§ Mr. HollandTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the share as a percentage of gross domestic product of(a) general Government expenditure and (b)general Government expenditure on goods and services in 1985–86 and 1986–87.
§ Mr. MajorThe following table shows general Government expenditure and general Government expenditure on goods and services as a percentage of gross domestic product:
Percentage 1985–86 1986–87 General Government expenditure 43¾ 42¾ General Government expenditure on goods and services 23 22¾