asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the percentage distribution of payments to industry under the headings in the table (details supplied) of the White Paper on Industrial Policy in 1987, as compared with 1986; and if there has been a continuation of the shift towards marketing and technology acquisition.
Written Answers. - Payments to Industry.
162.
The percentage distribution of payments to industry in 1986 and 1987 is as follows:
|
1986 |
1987 |
|
|
Buildings |
3.9 |
4.0 |
|
Other Fixed Assets |
67.9 |
71.3 |
|
Training |
16.7 |
12.3 |
|
R & D/Technology Acquisition |
5.7 |
6.1 |
|
Marketing |
5.8 |
6.3 |
The distribution for 1986 is based on final updated figures for that year while the 1987 distribution is of a preliminary nature pending the receipt of audited accounts from the relevant State agencies.
The shift in the total share of resources going towards marketing and technology acquisition will continue.