HC Deb 15 November 1984 vol 67 c323W
33. Mr. Forman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied with the rate of growth of national output.

Mr. Peter Rees

Yes. Between the second quarter of 1983 and 1984 GDP, on the average measure grew by 3 per cent. For 1984 as a whole GDP is expected to be 4 per cent. above the pre-recession peak year of 1979. GDP is expected to grow by 3½ per cent. in 1985.