§ Mr. Stuart Hollandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the share of the top 100 private sector companies in (a) manufacturing employment, (b) net manufacturing output and (c) net capital expenditure in 1983 and 1984.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe figures in the following table relate to the manufacturing activities of the largest 100 enterprises in the private sector, defined in terms of their employment in manufacturing. Estimates for 1984 are not yet available.
Share of total manufacturing activity in 1983 accounted for by the top 100 private sector enterprises Per cent. Employment 34 Net output 38 Net capital expenditure 37 Source: Annual Census of Production.