HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 c255W
35. Mr. Quentin Davies

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the present level of net United Kingdom assets overseas.

45. Mr. Hannam

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the present level of net United Kingdom assets overseas.

Mr. Major

Net United Kingdom overseas assets are estimated to have increased from about £80 billion at the end of 1985 to about £110 billion at the end of 1986. This is equivalent to 28 per cent. of GDP, the highest recorded level since the war.

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