HC Deb 26 October 1988 vol 139 c292W
48. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the latest figure for manufacturing investment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

Revised estimates of investment in the second quarter of 1988—the most recent available—together with other investment figures were published on 15 September 1988 in the form of a press release. The estimate for manufacturing industry, including leased assets, is £2.9 billion at 1985 prices and seasonally adjusted—the highest quarterly figure recorded.

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