The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Investment (Economy) – 27 October 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Investment (Economy) on 27th October 1988.


Mr. Watts To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of investment in the economy.

Mr. Mans To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of investment in the economy.

Mr. Batiste To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of investment in the economy.

Mr. Major Total fixed investment in the whole economy at 1985 prices grew by 10.5 per cent. in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 1987.