§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the increase in the value and volume of United Kingdom exports referred to in his Budget speech, Official Report, 9 March, column 729; and to what extent this figure takes account of the change in the method of recording exports.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneThe figures referred to, both including and excluding oil, are as follows:
matters and I think it would be right for there to be consultation before decisions are reached. The Inland Revenue will, therefore, be issuing a consultation document later this year. We shall then examine the options with a view to possible legislation in 1983.