§ 61. Mr. NellistTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the latest figure for the balance of trade in manufactured goods; and what was the comparable figure in 1979.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkFigures for trade in manufactures on a balance of payments basis and seasonally adjusted are:
£ billion Exports Imports Balance 12 months to October 1988 64.5 78.3 -13.8 1979 Year 30.9 28.3 +2.7