§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has on the index of industrial production by market sector, with 1979 = 100.
§ Mr. LangThese figures are regularly published by the Scottish Office and are updated each quarter. Current figures are based with 1985 = 100, and a statistical bulletin is shortly to be published showing annual market sector indices back to 1958.
The market sector indices for 1988, resealed to 1979 = 100, are as follows:
1988 Index 1979 = 100 Production industries 104.8 Total consumer goods 94.0 Consumer durables 70 Consumer non-durables 97 Investment goods 121.8 Intermediate goods 103.3 Source: Index of industrial Production for Scotland.