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 the Trade Deficit – 21 June 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Trade Deficit on 21st June 1989.


Mr. Ernie Ross To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his best estimate of the trade deficit in 1989.

Mr. Patchett To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the trade deficit in 1989.

Mr. Major I refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Stretford (Mr. Lloyd) on 6 June at column 115.