Jim Mitchell
Question:63 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Taoiseach the total surplus or deficit on the balance of trade for each year from 1977 to 1991 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Balance of Trade.
I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information which is derived from the External Trade Statistics.
Following is the statement:
Balance of Trade 1977-1991.¹
|
Year |
£million |
|
1977 |
–572.7 |
|
1978 |
–750.0 |
|
1979 |
–1,350.2 |
|
1980 |
–1,338.2 |
|
1981 |
–1,800.8 |
|
1982 |
–1,124.7 |
|
1983 |
–422.9 |
|
1984 |
–14.6 |
|
1985 |
314.8 |
|
1986 |
753.0 |
|
1987 |
1,568.3 |
|
1988 |
2,090.1 |
|
1989 |
2,312.8 |
|
1990 |
1,863.5 |
|
1991 |
2,171.3 |
1 Minus denotes a deficit.