HC Deb 08 March 1984 vol 55 c668W
29. Mr. Renton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he expects the contribution from financial services to the balance of payments to grow in the next five years.

Mr. Peter Rees

Between 1980 and 1983, net overseas earnings from financial services rose by almost two thirds, and by nearly a quarter in 1983 alone to £2½ billion. This suggests a growing future contribution to the balance of payments from financial services.