§ 40. Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent the price competitiveness of British industry has declined since 1979.
§ Mr. ButcherThe price competitiveness of United Kingdom manufactures, as measured by relative export prices, was at a similar level in the second quarter of 1983 as on average in 1979. Figures are published in table 46 of the January 1984 issue ofEconomic Trends.