HC Deb 14 July 1988 vol 137 c305W
25. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he intends to make any provision in his fiscal policy to take account of the balance of trade.

Mr. Major

The prudent fiscal stance set at Budget time will be maintained.

39. Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's balance of trade.

Mr. Major

In the three months to May, the United Kingdom's balance of trade was in deficit by £3.9 billion.

72. Mr. McCleish

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has discussed policies to expand mutual trade between European countries with European Community Finance Ministers as a means of increasing United Kingdom visible exports and reducing the current trend to deficit in the United Kingdom trade balance.

Mr. Lilley

My right hon. Friend meets other European Community Finance Ministers from time to time to discuss a variety of matters.

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