HC Deb 02 April 1979 vol 965 cc446-7W
Mr. Forman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the current account of the balance of payments excluding trade in petroleum and petroleum products for each quarter since 1970 in (a) current prices and (b) constant prices.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Forman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, pursuant to his right hon. Friend's answer to the hon. Member for Reigate (Mr. Gardiner) on 13 February, he will now provide figures for the last quarter of 1978 of (a) the balance of payments current account surplus or deficit and (b) the contribution to the current account balance of North Sea oil and gas.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.