HC Deb 25 April 1985 vol 77 c517W
37. Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received regarding further signs of an increase in economic activity.

Mr. Peter Rees

The March CBI economic situation report foresaw continued growth of total employment through 1985, with further increases in manufacturing output. Non-oil exports were up 11 per cent. in the three months to February compared with a year earlier.