HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 c151W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his latest estimate for the percentage fall in the real value of manufacturing investment in Scotland between 1980 and 1985.

Mr. Lang

The percentage fall in the real value of net capital expenditure by manufacturing industry in Scotland between 1980 and 1985 is estimated to have been 2.5 per cent.