HC Deb 23 June 1986 vol 100 c64W
Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has about the level and trend of new investment by the pharmaceutical industry in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Hayhoe

Net capital expenditure in respect of establishments in the pharmaceutical products industry, including veterinary and certain other chemical and consumable materials, has been as follows:

£ million
1979 155.5
1980 189.2
1981 239.2
1982 210.9
1983 225.8
1984 244.0

Information for 1985 is not yet available.