HC Deb 22 May 1980 vol 985 c331W
22. Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his forecast of the balance of trade over the next 18-month period; and what are the anticipated effects on the economy.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I refer my hon. Friend to the forecast for the balance of payments on current account in table 10 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report, and to the remarks in the accompanying text.

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