HC Deb 29 February 1984 vol 55 c177W
40. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent the price competitiveness of British industry has declined since 1979.

Mr. Butcher

The price competitiveness of United Kingdom manufactures, as measured by relative export prices, was at a similar level in the second quarter of 1983 as on average in 1979. Figures are published in table 46 of the January 1984 issue ofEconomic Trends.

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