HC Deb 02 May 1989 vol 152 cc21-2W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the Scottish percentage contribution of United Kingdom manufacturing activity in 1970, 1979, 1986 and 1987.

Mr. Lang

The following figures relate to gross domestic product in manufacturing industries in Scotland as a percentage of manufacturing gross domestic product in the United Kingdom.

GDP in manufacturing industry:
Scotland as a percentage of the United Kingdom
Percentage
1970 8.3
1979 8.5
1986 7.9
1987 8.0

Source: IDS and regional accounts.

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