HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 145 cc229-30W
25. Mr. Rowe

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the latest figures he has for the output of manufacturing industry; and what were the comparable figures for 1974 and 1979.

Mr. Atkins

In the three months to October 1988 the output of manufacturing industry averaged 116.4, based on 1985 equal to 100, its highest-ever level. The comparable figures for the same three months in 1974 and 1979 were 109.9 and 103.6 respectively.

38. Mr. Wilshire

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the latest figures he has for manufacturing output.

Mr. Atkins

Manufacturing output in the three months to October 1988 is provisionally estimated at 116.4, based on 1985 equal to 100. Manufacturing output is at its highest ever level.

46. Mr. Oppenheim

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster by how much the output of manufacturing industry has increased since 1979.

Mr. Atkins

In the three months to October 1988 the output of manufacturing industry was 10 per cent. higher than the 1979 average level. Manufacturing output is at its highest ever level.

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