Balance of Trade

HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 cc289-90W

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the current balance of trade.

a. Notionally funded schemes
£ million
	Current expenditure on benefits	Receipts by notional fund
	Pensions	Lump sums and other benefits	Employee contributions	Employer contributions	Other receipts
NHS	445.3	114.8	330.2	398.3	21.1
Teachers	571.9	214.3	320.3	442.1	8.2

Mr. Peter Rees

The visible trade balance continues to show a surplus. This is an encouraging position reflecting the fine achievements of our exporters.