HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 cc371-2W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what level, using the central estimate of his Department's current computer model, the £ sterling would have to be devalued now to establish a current account balance by the end of 1977.

Mr. Denzil Davies

The current account is affected by a wide variety of factors, of which the exchange rate is only one. Much of the effect on the current balance of payments of a change in the exchange rate is not achieved within a year.

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