§ Mr. Moateasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of growth in the United Kingdom economy compared with the latest estimate for each of the Common Market countries.
§ Mr. HigginsDomestic output in the United Kingdom is expected to increase by 4–4½ per cent. between the first halves of 1971 and 1972. The latest figures for G.N.P. at constant market prices—percentage changes on previous year—are:
1970 United Kingdom 2.1 Germany 4.9 France 6.0 Italy 5.1 Netherlands 5.6 Belgium 6.1 Luxembourg 7.0* *1969 Estimate. 1970 not available. Source: Economic Trends and E.E.C. General Statistics.