HC Deb 18 January 1971 vol 809 c171W
56. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent since June, 1970, trade and industry has improved or deteriorated, both so far as internal and external trade and industrial production are concerned.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Home demand and industrial production have both been higher in the second half of last year and the balance of trade in goods and services has been in very substantial surplus.