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 Manufacturing Industry – 9 March 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Manufacturing Industry on 9th March 1988.


Dr. Reid To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates will be the deficit in manufactured trade in 1988; and what percentage change this represents on the 1987 figure.

Mr. Major My right hon. Friend will be making a new forecast at Budget time.