HC Deb 28 January 1987 vol 109 cc274-5W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the latest figures on the balance of trade between the European Community and the United States of America.

Mr. Alan Clark

In the 12 months to August 1986. there was a surplus of 21 billion ECUs (about £13 billion) on the European Community's visible trade with the United States.

Mrs. McCurley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what information he has about the latest figures for the balance of trade between the European Economic Community and the United States of America.

Mr. Alan Clark

In the 12 months to September 1986, there was a surplus of just over 20 billion ecus (or nearly £13 billion) on the European Community's visible trade with the United States.

Mrs. McCurley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with progress to resolve the current trade dispute between the European Economic Community and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

Further negotiations have taken place between the Community and the United States Administration during the last few days. On 26 January the Council agreed. with the full support of the United Kingdom Government, that these should continue with the aim of securing early settlement of the dispute.

52. Mr. Livsey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the latest figures on the balance of trade between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Mrs. McCurley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the latest figures for the balance of trade between the United States of America.

Mr. Alan Clark

The United Kingdom's trade with the United States for 1986 is estimated to be in surplus by approximately £2 billion on an overseas trade statistics (OTS) basis.

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