HC Deb 13 April 1981 vol 3 cc3-4W
27. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the balance of trade in 1980–81 between the United Kingdom and Spain; and what he expects it to be in 1981–82.

Mr. Parkinson

Information later than February 1981 is not at present available. The Provisional figure for the crude deficit on trade with Spain in the twelve months from March 1980 to February 1981 is £57 million. I prefer not to venture an estimate for 1981–82.