HC Deb 02 February 1989 vol 146 cc390-1W
Mr. Dewar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest figures for levels of manufacturing investment in Scotland, both in cash and real terms; and what are the annual figures for each of the previous 10 years.

Mr. Rifkind

The latest available figures relate to 1986. The volume estimates have been estimated using the United Kingdom deflator for manufacturing investment.

Manufacturing investment in Scotland Gross domestic fixed capital formation
£ million at current prices £ million at 1985 prices £ per employee at 1985 prices
1977 491 950 1,540
1978 523 908 1,515
1979 561 873 1,513
1980 644 871 1,634
1981 585 723 1,517
1982 541 627 1,400
1983 470 515 1,227
1984 596 631 1,589
1985 861 861 2,195
1986 788 757 1,984

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