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 Balance of Trade (Manufactures) – 8 June 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Balance of Trade (Manufactures) on 8th June 1989.


Mr. Fatchett To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast of the balance of trade in manufactures in 1989.

Mr. Barron To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast of the balance of trade in manufactures in 1989.

Mr. Vaz To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast of the balance of trade in manufactures in 1989.

Mr. Allen McKay To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast of the balance of trade in manufactures in 1989.

Mr. Major The Financial Statement and Budget Report for 1989–90 shows a forecast deficit for trade in manufactures in 1989 of £15.5 billion.