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Mr. Lawson
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what information he has on the average and median rates of return on capital earned on that portion of investment by manufacturing industry which is directly supported or subsidised by the Government; and how these rates compare with the average and median rates of return on capital earned on all new investment by manufacturing industry.
Mr. Les Huckfield
This information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.