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Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If he will comment on the deficit in trade in goods in (a) 1995 and (b) 1996.
Answer

Mrs. Bridget Prentice: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the deficit in trade in goods in (a) 1995 and (b) 1996. [19461] Mr. Nelson: The deficit in trade in goods in both 1995 and 1996 was 1.7 per cent. of gross domestic product. Overall, the balance of payments current account is close to balance and at its strongest for a decade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19461; 292 c629W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Balance of trade