HC Deb 14 May 1986 vol 97 c469W
18. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total deficit in trade in manufactures with the EEC and the rest of the world, respectively, over the most recent 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Alan Clark

In the 12 months ending March 1986 there was a deficit with the European Community of £9.2 billion and a surplus with the rest of the world of £5.9 billion.