§ 22. Mr. St. AubynTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the latest announcement on the balance of trade. [100549]
§ Mr. CabornIn the three months to September, the deficit on trade in goods and services was at its narrowest for almost a year. The volume of goods and services exported grew by over 6 per cent., the fastest rate of growth for 20 years.