§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he supplied the information for the figures for gross and net operating surplus published in tables 7.1 of OECD Historical Statistics 1960–86; and if he will provide comparable information for 1987, 1988 and a forecast for 1989.
§ Mr. MajorThe percentages for the United Kingdom given in the OECD publication are based on data supplied to the organisation by the Central Statistical Office and are compatible with the 1987 edition of "United Kingdom National Accounts". Later estimates, which will extend only to 1987, are currently in preparation, based on data in the 1988 edition of the CSO publication.
Entitlement for 1989–90 cash limits resulting from the carryforward of capital underspends Class Vote Department Description Amount (£'000s) I 2 Ministry of Defence1 Defence procurement 435,690 II 1 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Overseas representation 4,518 II 3 Foreign and Commonwealth Office External broadcasting and monitoring 1,823