HC Deb 30 November 1989 vol 162 cc428-9W
81. Mr. Dykes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the latest available index figures for real output in manufacturing industry together with figures for the time period or periods in 1973 for the United Kingdom with France, Italy and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Mr. Ryder

Following is the information requested.

Manufacturing Output Indices (1985 = 100)
1973 1988
United Kingdom 110.4 114.0
Germany 90.7 106.8

1973 1988
France 95.0 107.6
Italy 84.1 112.3

Source: OECD except United Kingdom, CSO.