HC Deb 19 November 1981 vol 13 c222W
Dr. Bray

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the output measure of the gross domestic product increased in the year to the third quarter of 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brittan

The output-based measure of gross domestic product fell by 2 per cent. in the year to the third quarter of 1981, this preliminary estimate was issued by press notice yesterday, 18 November.