§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the growth rate in each EU country in the latest year for which figures are available; and what are the estimated growth rates for 1994.
§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 31 March 1994]: Estimates for 1993 are available in table 2 of the annual economic report of the European Commission. The most recent country-by-country Commission forecasts for 1994 were published in table 10 of "European Economy", edition No. 55. These figures show that the United Kingdom had the fastest growth rate in the Community in 1993 and is expected to grow faster than any other major EC country in 1994.