HC Deb 13 May 1983 vol 42 cc535-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average annual increase in gross domestic product for the United Kingdom, the current members of the European Community, excluding the United Kingdom, and for the nations which formerly comprised the European Free Trade Association which did not join the EEC (a) in the period since the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community and (b) in the years since 1963.

Mr. Ridley

I regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer in the time available. I shall write to my hon. Friend.