HC Deb 19 June 1986 vol 99 c629W
36. Mr. Hirst

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the expected rate of growth of the economy in 1987.

Mr. MacGregor

The latest forecast published in March in the financial statement and Budget report showed a 2½ per cent. increase in gross domestic product in real terms over the year to the first half of 1987.