HC Deb 03 April 1995 vol 257 cc905-6W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the change in the value and volume of imports and exports of(a) manufactures, (b) North sea oil and gas, (c) food, drink and tobacco, (d) other goods, (e) travel and tourism, (f) financial services and (g) other services between 1990 and 1994. [17188]

Mr. Nelson

Information relating to changes in the value and volume of imports and exports between 1990 and 1994 can be derived from data available on the Central Statistical Office database, which can be accessed by the House of Commons Library. The CSO is unable separately to identify North sea oil and gas.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what account his Department's definition of export-led growth takes of imports; and if he will list the change in the value and volume of imports and exports of(a) manufactures, (b) North sea oil and gas, (c) food, drink and tobacco, (d) other goods, (e) travel and tourism, (f) financial services and (g) other services between 1992 and 1994. [17164]

Mr. Nelson

Changes in both gross and net exports are considered when assessing the sources of GDP growth. Figures for export and import value and volumes are available on the Central Statistical Office database, which can be accessed through the Library of the House.