HC Deb 13 February 1969 vol 777 cc385-6W
Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in "Economic Trends" monthly figures of the debits and credits on the net Government current account overseas, as an addition to the table already published under the heading "Balance of Payments".

Mr. Diamond

No. Information about overseas expenditure and receipts by Government Departments is collected and published quarterly. I do not think that monthly publication would be helpful. The incidence by months is variable and seasonal correction would be difficult.