HC Deb 12 March 1986 vol 93 c494W
47. Mr. Andrew MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the latest balance of trade.

Mr. Alan Clark

The current account was in surplus in 1985 by £3.0 billion. In January there was a near record suplus of £1.1 billion.

57. Mr. Ashby

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on Britain's current trading performance.

Mr. Butcher

The current account was in surplus in 1985 by £3.0 billion. In January there was a near record surplus of £1.1 billion.

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