HC Deb 08 December 1988 vol 143 cc298-9W
18. Mr. Caborn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the balance of payments deficits of(a) the United State of America and (b) the United Kingdom, expressed as a proportion of the gross national product.

33. Mr. Illsley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the balance of payments deficits of(a) the United States of America and (b) the United Kingdom, expressed as a proportion of the gross national product.

48. Mr. Michael

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the balance of payments deficits of(a) the United States of America and (b) the United Kingdom, expressed as a proportion of the gross national product.

53. Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the balance of payments deficits of(a) the United States of America and (b) the United Kingdom, expressed as a proportion of the gross national product.

Mr. Lilley

In the latest 12 months for which figures are available, the current account deficit as a proportion of the gross national product was 2.0 per cent. in the United Kingdom compared with 3.1 per cent. in the United States of America.

29. Mr. Doran

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current balance of payments position.

36. Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current balance of payments position.

39. Mr. Clelland

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current balance of payments position.

72. Mr. Ted Garrett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current balance of payments position.

Mr. Major

Recent import figures and other indicators have shown that domestic demand has been growing rather too fast. Appropriate action has been taken.