§ Mr. Gouldasked he Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he adheres to his forecast in April that the increase in exports for the first half of 1977 over the first half of 1976 will be nine per cent. and that this will be matched by an increase in imports of nine per cent.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesIt is not normal practice to comment on past forecasts except when new forecasts are published. My right hon. Friend intends to publish126W forecasts in accordance with Schedule 5 to the Industry Act before the end of the year.