HC Deb 26 January 1989 vol 145 c685W
38. Mr. Bowis

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.

91. Mr. Jacques Arnold

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.

120. Mr. Beaumont-Dark

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.

127. Dr. Twinn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the stock of United Kingdom net overseas assets.

Mr. Major

At the end of 1987, the United Kingdom net stock of overseas assets was worth £89½ billion, about one fifth of GDP. These assets generated earnings of £5½ billion in 1987. The United Kingdom net stock of assets was the second highest in the world behind Japan. Figures for 1988 are not yet available.

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