HC Deb 28 November 1972 vol 847 cc68-9W
44. Mr. Sillars

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide the most up-to-date estimate of the growth rate in the economy.

59. Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates the rate of economic growth to be at the present time.

66. Mr. Madel

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates to be the current growth in gross domestic product.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The economy is now growing rapidly, in line with the Budget forecast of 5 per cent, growth over the 18 months to the first half of 1973.