HC Deb 17 January 1996 vol 269 c628W
27. Mr. Tredinnick

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on investment levels in United Kingdom industry(a) from 1974 to 1979 and (b) since 1979. [7915]

Mr. Eggar

Between 1974 and 1979, total investment grew on average by 0.75 per cent. in real terms each year. Since 1979, it has grown by 1.75 per cent. on average in real terms each year.