§ Mr. Cryerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the deficit in trade in manufactured goods between the United Kingdom and the Common Market in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 to the most recent practicable date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information is in the following table:
United Kingdom Balance of Trade in Manufactures1with the European Community2 BOP Basis, £ billion Not Seasonally Adjusted Year 1984 -8.1 1985 -8.7 1986 -10.1 1987 Q1 -2.4 1 Standard International Trade Classification Sections 5 to 8. 2 Present Membership throughout. Source: Department of Trade and Industry.