HC Deb 10 December 1986 vol 107 c179W
27. Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the trend of Great Britain's invisible trade; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

The surplus on invisible trade has increased in the three years to 1985 and the figures in respect of the first three quarters of 1986 indicate that this trend is continuing.

59. Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on the method of calculation invisibles in the balance of trade.

Mr. Alan Clark

None. The method of calculating the balance on invisible trade has not been changed for many years.

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