Manufacturing

Mr. Dewar
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the gross domestic fixed capital formation for manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in real terms in each year since 1970.

Mr. Norman Lamont
This information may be obtained from the CSO database, which is accessible through the House of Commons Library.

Mr. Dewar
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the annual index of gross domestic capital formation at factor cost in manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in each year from 1970 to the most recent year for which figures are available.

Mr. Norman Lamont
Information in the form requested is not available.

Mr. Austin Michell
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the increase in the volume of exports of manufactured goods since 1985 in terms of 1990 prices.

Mr. Norman Lamont
Information relating to volumes of manufactured goods is only calculated at 1985 prices. This can be found in table A 10 of the monthly "Review of External Trade Statistics" which is available in the Library of the House, or on the Central Statistical Office database which may be accessed through the Library.