HC Deb 30 January 1985 vol 72 c210W
34. Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how the current level of investment in manufacturing industry compares with the figure for 1979.

Mr. Channon

The latest available estimate of investment in manufacturing in 1984 is £6.1 billion at 1980 prices, including leased assets, compared with £8.2 billion in 1979.