HC Deb 06 April 1989 vol 150 c262W
158. Mr. Gerald Bowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage increase in 1987 in the net real rate of return for non-North sea industrial and commercial companies.

176. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage increase in 1987 in the net real rate of return for non-North sea industrial and commercial companies.

Mr. Major

The net real rate of return for non-North sea industrial and commercial companies rose a further 15 per cent. in 1987 to reach 10.2 per cent., its highest level for 18 years.