Output

HC Deb 11 March 1982 vol 19 c492W

30. Mr. Dykes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what rise in output in manufacturing industry and in total output he expects in the first and second quarters of 1982–83 following his Budget measures announced on 9 March.

Mr. Brittan

The following forecast of manufacturing and total output by half years was published on 9 March in part 3 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report:

1975=100
	1981	1982
	First Half	Second Half	First Half	Seond Half
GDP	105	105½	106	107
Manufacturing output	88	90	91	92

Note:

Quarterly forecasts are not published.