Goods and Services

HC Deb 15 July 1982 vol 27 cc462-3W

26. Mr. Haynes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he expects an increase in demand for United Kingdom goods and services to result from an increasing positive balance of trade.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

No. An increasing positive balance of trade may result from an increase in demand for United Kingdom goods and services. But that depends upon the sources of changes in the trade balance.