§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the medium-term prospects for manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. ForthManufacturing industry is performing well. Output was at a record level in 1988, over 7 per cent. higher than in 1987. And with productivity growing at 7.5 per cent. a year and investment at near record levels, there is every prospect of continued strong performance from manufacturing industry.