§ 38. Mr. BowisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.
§ 91. Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.
§ 120. Mr. Beaumont-DarkTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.
§ 127. Dr. TwinnTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.
§ Mr. MajorAt the end of 1987, the United Kingdom net stock of overseas assets was worth £89½ billion, about one fifth of GDP. These assets generated earnings of £5½ billion in 1987. The United Kingdom net stock of assets was the second highest in the world behind Japan. Figures for 1988 are not yet available.