HC Deb 15 January 1993 vol 216 cc838-9W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set out in a table the value of(a) imports, (b) exports and (c) trade balance for manufactured goods for each year since 1979; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nelson

[holding answer 14 January 1993]: Information on imports, exports and the balance for manufactured goods is published regularly in the Central Statistical Office "Monthly Review of External Trade Statistics" and is also available on the CSO database which may be accessed by the House of Commons Library.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set out in a table an index of United Kingdom manufacturing output for each year from 1979, with 1979 set at 100.

Mr. Nelson

[holding answer 14 January 1993]: Indices of United Kingdom manufacturing output can be accessed by the House of Commons Library. The indices are based on 1985 = 100, but may be scaled appropriately.