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 – 4 July 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Economic Growth on 4th July 1989.


Mr. Thurnham To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate for economic growth in 1989–90.

Mr. Major My right hon. Friend the Chancellor forecast at Budget time that real gross domestic product would grow by 2.25 per cent. in 1989–90.