The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Economic Growth – 29 October 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Economic Growth on 29th October 1987.


Dr. Twinn Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been the change in output in the first six months of 1987 compared with the equivalent period of 1986.

Mr. Hayward Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the rise in output in the first six months of 1987 compared with the equivalent period in 1986.

Mr. Haselhurst Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been the rise in output in the first six months of 1987 compared with the equivalent period in 1986.

Mr. Major 4.3 per cent