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 Manufacturing Investment – 16 June 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Manufacturing Investment on 16th June 1988.


Mr. Strang To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the level of investment by United Kingdom manufacturing industry in 1987-88.

Mr. Major Investment by manufacturing industry (including leased assets) in 1987-88 was £7,595 million at 1980 prices.