§ 51. Mr. DykesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the recent performance of United Kingdom exporters of goods and services.
§ Mr. RedwoodWe have seen a significant and sustained growth in the United Kingdom's export performance. The value of non-oil exports doubled between 1979 and 1988. They increased again by 16 per cent. in 1989. In the three months to February, the value of goods exported was 5 per cent. higher than in the previous three months. This is a remarkable success, achieved in the face of increasingly strong competition, on which British exporters of goods and services are to be congratulated.
§ 52. Mr. PatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has any new proposals to assist British exporters.
§ 101. Mr. OrmeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has any new proposals to assist British exporters.
§ Mr. RedwoodI refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave on 14 March to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Hillhead (Mr. Galloway) at columns477–79.