Balance of Payments (Hansard, 15 February 1989)

HC Deb 15 February 1989 vol 147 c200W 200W

§ Mr. Ashton
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast for the balance of payments in 1989 and 1990.

§ Mr. Major
The Autumn Statement provided forecasts of the current account for 1988 and 1989 only. This year the current account deficit was forecast to be £11 billion. As usual a new forecast will be published on Budget day.