HC Deb 15 February 1989 vol 147 cc243-4W
50. Mr. McWilliam

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what has been the cost to industry of the rise in base rates since April 1988.

Mr. Newton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave today to the hon. Member for Dumbarton (Mr. McFall).

70. Mr. Leadbitter

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations he has had from industry on the effect of interest rate policy on the trade deficit.

Mr. Alan Clark

Contacts which my Department has with industry often involve discussions concerning interest rate policy.