HC Deb 26 November 1969 vol 792 cc101-2W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer for how many years he intends to try to maintain an annual £500 million surplus on current account of balance of payments; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Taverne

We shall require a continuing substantial surplus for some time ahead. I would not think it right at this stage to set a term.