asked the Minister for Finance the deficit on current account for the revenue returns for the first half year in each of the years 1980 to 1985, inclusive; and the proportion each such half year deficit represented of the full year deficit in the years 1980 to 1984, inclusive.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Current Account Deficit.
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As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
The following is the statement:
|
Year to 31 December |
Current Budget Deficit to 30 June each year |
Final Outturn as percentage of original Budget deficit target |
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|
Amount |
As percentage of full-year deficit |
As percentage of original Budget deficit target |
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|
£m |
% |
% |
% |
|
|
1980 |
257 |
47 |
73 |
157 |
|
1981 |
457 |
56 |
89 |
160 |
|
1982 |
692 |
70 |
102 |
146 |
|
1983 |
675 |
70 |
75 |
107 |
|
1984 |
598 |
58 |
55 |
95 |
|
1985 |
813 |
— |
66 |
— |
That concludes Question Time for today.
I move the suspension of the sitting until 3.45 p.m.
Is it agreed that the sitting be suspended until 3.45 p.m.?
No, our spokesman is here now. Of course, the Minister is missing.
In so far as the Chair is concerned, he is prepared to proceed with the business.
I moved the adjournment of the House until 3.45 p.m. in keeping with the agreement that has been reached.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Sitting suspended at 3.35 p.m. and resumed at 3.45 p.m.