HC Deb 19 October 1989 vol 158 cc200-1W
64. Mr. Pendry

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the rate of growth of exports over the last 10 years; and what has been the rate of growth of imports.

70. Ms. Quin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the rate of growth of exports over the last 10 years; and what has been the rate of growth of imports.

71. Mr. Randall

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the rate of growth of exports over the last 10 years; and what has been the rate of growth of imports.

Mr. Norman Lamont

On a balance of payments basis, United Kingdom export volume in 1988 is estimated to have been 39 per cent. higher than in 1978. The corresponding estimate of the growth of imports is 70 per cent.