HC Deb 06 June 1984 vol 61 c174W
14. Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the balance of trade in manufactures for the first four months of 1984.

Mr. Channon

There was a deficit of £1.2 billion, within the context of an overall trade surplus of £103 million.

15. Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the deficit in trade in manufactures with other European Economic Community countries.

Mr. Channon

In the first quarter of 1984 the deficit on this trade was £2 billion on the balance of payments basis, within the context of an overall balance of payment of £103 million.