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1987 Budget

Summary of Main Points

Performance of the Economy in 1986.

1.

GDP growth rate in 1986 slightly below 9% (as opposed to 1 %

in 1985).

2.

Revival in economic activity. Domestic exports achieved an

overall growth rate of about 16%.

3.

imports

Growth rate for re-exports was about 14% and retained exports

13%. A virtual balance emerged on the visible trade account.

1987 Estimates and Prospects.

4.

GDP growth rate estimated at 6%.

Domestic exports expected to grow by about 7% and re-exports

by about 13%.

5.

6.

Capital investment expected to grow by just over 9%.

Total expenditure on General Revenue Account (GRA) estimated

at HK$44.4 billion. Total revenue on GRA estimated at HK$46.5

7.

billion.

8.

Inflation expected to rise slightly to 6%.

Main Budget Provisions

9.

HK$/US$ link to be maintained.

10.

Duty on motor spirit and diesel oils increased to maintain

1986 yields.