§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what information he has as to how the rate of return on United Kingdom manufacturing on a pure profit basis compares with the same rate in other main manufacturing countries.
§ Mr. ButcherComparisons of real rates of return were given in an article "International comparisons of profitability 1955 to 1980" in "British Business", 15 Ooctober 1982. It is hoped to publish an updated article next month.