§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in theOfficial Report a table showing his best estimate of the value and increase in volume, based on 1985= 100, and United Kingdom output of finished manufactures in 1973, 1978, 1981, 1985, 1987 and the current year to date and the value and volume of (i) imports of intermediate goods, (ii) United Kingdom 698W output of finished manufactures less imports of intermediate goods and (iii) exports of finished manufactures.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI have been asked to reply.
A current price estimate for the value of United Kingdom output of finished manufactures is not readily available. An index at constant prices is provided in the table. Figures for imports of intermediate goods and exports of finished manufactures may be found in the latest annual supplement to the monthly review of external trade statistics and the latest balance of payments press notice, both of which are available in the Library.
Estimated volume index of output of finished manufactures (1985 = 100) Year 1973 104.0 1978 103.9 1981 90.9 1985 100.0 1987 105.0 1 1989 115.4 1 To date. Note: Finished manufactures have been taken to comprise consumer and investment goods.