HC Deb 31 October 1990 vol 178 c602W
1989. Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the balance of trade in manufactures with the EC in(a) 1979 and (b)

1989. Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the balance of trade in manufactures with the EC in(a) 1979 and (b)

Mr. Sainsbury

The United Kingdom trade deficit in manufactured goods with the European Community was £3.1 billion in 1979, and £14.4 billion in 1989.