Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 28 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will make a statement on the change in price competitiveness of British exports since May 1997. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the change in price competitiveness of British exports since May 1997. [97007] Miss Melanie Johnson: There is strong evidence that exporters are coping well with the continued high level of sterling. Export volumes rose strongly over the summer to their highest ever level, and latest surveys show manufacturing output in October growing for the seventh consecutive month.

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