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Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

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Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Trade Deficit – 26 January 1989

January 26, 1989February 15, 2021 admin 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Trade Deficit on 26th January 1989.


Dr. Reid To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the latest forecast for the United Kingdom trade deficit.

Mr. Major The latest forecast was published in the Autumn Statement.

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