HC Deb 02 February 1995 vol 253 c793W
25. Mr. Waterson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the present trend in trade figures; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Aitken

The United Kingdom's recent trade performance has been much better than expected: latest figures show a current account surplus, the first since 1987; and exports growing at 13 per cent., more than double the rate for imports. Prospects remain excellent. The CBI reports export optimism for the year ahead at its highest level since 1973.

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