§ 30. Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied with the current rate of growth in the economy.
§ Mr. Peter ReesGross domestic product grew by an underlying 3½ per cent. between the first quarters of 1984 and 1985. All the indications are that we are now entering a fifth year of increased economic activity—the longest period of continuous growth since the 1973 oil crisis.