§ Mr. Gouldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he expects there to be a large drop in the surplus on trade in goods and services, with the exception of 425W oil; and what are the implications of this for employment.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesI would expect the surplus on trade in goods and services—excluding oil—expressed in constant prices as in table 5 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report, to increase over the next year, thus improving the prospect for employment.