HC Deb 14 February 1983 vol 37 cc20-1W
33. Mr. Park

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the current production capacity of the United Kingdom paper and board industry; and what was the total output of the industry in 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Mr. MacGregor

The latest production capacity figure available for the paper and board industry is 3.9 million tonnes in 1981. Total output of the industry in 1979, 1980 and 1981 was 4.2 million tonnes, 3.8 million tonnes and 3.4 million tonnes respectively.