HC Deb 06 May 1988 vol 132 c645W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the surplus or deficit in trade in manufactures with EEC and the rest of the world, respectively, in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

In the 12 months to March 1988, there was an estimated deficit on trade in manufactures of £10.5 billion with the European Community and an estimated surplus of £2 billion with the rest of the world.