HC Deb 26 November 1987 vol 123 c292W
18. Mr. Brazier

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of United Kingdom manufactured exports since 1981.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Boothferry (Mr. Davis).

27. Mr. Fisher

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the balance of trade in manufactured goods for the United Kingdom in 1979; and what is the anticipated figure for 1988.

Mr. Major

Since 1979 the volume of the United Kingdom's manufactured exports have grown by 27 per cent. In 1988 the deficit in manufactured trade is likely to show a £9 billion deficit, largely because of the rapid growth in the United Kingdom economy compared to that of its competitors. In 1979 exports of manufactures were £31 billion and there was a surplus of £2.7 billion on manufactured trade.

43. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of United Kingdom manufacturing productivity since 1980.

91. Mr. Brandon-Bravo

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of United Kingdom manufacturing productivity since 1980.

Mr. Major

Manufacturing output per head grew at an average annual rate of 5¼ per cent, between 1980 and the third quarter of 1987.

58. Mr. Bright

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the net real rate of return in British manufacturing.

Mr. Major

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Langbaurgh (Mr. Holt).