Economic Demand (Hansard, 13 February 1986)

HC Deb 13 February 1986 vol 91 c544W 544W

§ 51. Mr. Knox
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the level of total demand in the economy.

§ Mr. MacGregor
Total real demand in the economy, interpreted as total final expenditure on goods and services, is provisionally estimated to have risen by 3½ per cent. in 1985 and a further 3½ per cent. rise is expected this year.