Economic Growth (Hansard, 14 January 1988)

§ 22. Mr. David Shaw
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the rate of growth in the United Kingdom economy since 1980; and how this compares with the figures for other major European Community countries.

§ 55. Mr. Bellingham
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the rate of growth in the United Kingdom economy since 1980; and what are the comparable figures for other major European Community countries.

§ 77. Mr. Nicholas Bennett
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the rate of growth in the United Kingdom economy since 1980; and what has been the comparable figure for other major European Community countries.

§ Mr. Lilley
Since 1980 the United Kingdom economy has grown at a rate of over 2½ per cent. a year, which is substantially faster than any other major European country.

§ 32. Mr. Richard Shepherd
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast for the rate of economic growth in the United Kingdom over the coming year.

§ 35. Mr. Allan Stewart
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast for the rate of economic growth in the United Kingdom over the coming year.

§ 81. Mr. Wells
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast for the rate of economic growth in the United Kingdom over the coming year.

§ Mr. Major
In the Autumn Statement my right hon. Friend the Chancellor forecast that the economy would grow by 21/2 per cent. in 1988. The non-oil economy is expected to grow by 3 per cent. This will take us into the eighth successive year of steady growth.

§ 34. Mr. Hanley
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effects on employment of economic growth in the United Kingdom since 1983.

§ 97. Mr. Key
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effects on employment of economic growth in the United Kingdom since 1983.

§ Mr. Major
The steady growth of the United Kingdom economy since 1983 has contributed to a rise of over 1¼ million in the number of jobs.

§ 49. Mr. Michael
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet the director general of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the prospects for the British economy.

§ 95. Mr. Morley
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet the representatives of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the state of the economy.

§ 104. Mr. Cousins
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet the director general of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the current performance of British industry.

§ Mr. Major
My right hon. Friend meets the director general of the CBI from time to time and a wide range of issues are discussed.