§ Mr. Michael J. MartinTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the level of manufacturing investment in the last two quarters.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Shettleston (Mr. Marshall) on 15 February,Official Report, columns 378–79.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a statement on the levels of industrial investment in the light of the Confederation of British Industry's latest survey.
§ Mr. Norman LamontManufacturing investment reached a record level in 1989 after six years of growth averaging 8 per cent. per year.