HC Deb 12 January 1994 vol 235 c232W
29. Mr. Hain

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what has been the change in manufacturing investment in real terms since 1978–79.

Mr. Heseltine

In the latest financial year—1992–93 —manufacturing investment was 8 per cent. lower than in 1978–79 but 23 per cent. higher than in 1981–82, a similar point in the economic cycle.

31. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what measures he intends to introduce to expand the manufacturing base of the United Kingdom economy.

Mr. Sainsbury

All the Government's policies are focused on improving the competitiveness of United Kingdom industry, both manufacturing and services.