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context it is, I believe, important to remember the sustained growth which has been achieved in the economy under the

As far as the external aspects of the

present Government. British economy is concerned, it is also important to look at the continuing increase in the volume of exports (which of course lead to purchases of sterling) which has again been accomplished since the present Government took office.

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