HC Deb 16 March 1984 vol 56 cc286-7W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the current and projected position of the balance of trade in manufactured goods.

Mr. Channon

The prospects for exports of manufactures are excellent. The balance must be viewed in the context of our overall trading position which was in surplus on current account in each of the last four years and is expected to show a surplus again in 1984.