HC Deb 23 April 1963 vol 676 c4
6. Mr. Hastings

asked the President of the Board of Trade what has been the average annual value of exports from this country to the Republic of South Africa over the last five years.

Mr. Green

£158 million.

Mr. Hastings

Does not my hon. Friend agree that the loss of this trade, or any substantial part of it, would have serious repercussions on our balance of payments and the level of employment in this country?

Mr. Green

Both of those propositions must be true.