HC Deb 14 March 1990 vol 169 c270W
118. Mr. Livsey

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest trends in imports.

Mr. Norman Lamont

In the three months to January, import volumes (less oil and erratics) were 1 per cent. lower than in the previous three months, and only 2 per cent. higher than in the same period a year earlier. This is clear evidence that imports are responding to the tightening of policy.