HC Deb 19 October 1989 vol 158 c202W
90. Mr. Ward

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increase in manufacturing profitability during the latest full year for which figures are available.

148. Mr. Cash

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increase in manufacturing profitability during the latest full year for which figures are available.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The net real rate of return on capital employed for manufacturing companies is estimated to be 9 per cent. in 1987, compared with 7½ per cent. in 1986.

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