HC Deb 18 June 1964 vol 696 c207W
38. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what was the proportion of British exports and imports, respectively, with Commonwealth countries and with the European Economic Community in 1958 compared with 1963.

Mr. du Cann

In 1958 and 1963, 35 per cent. and 32 per cent. of our imports came from the Commonwealth, and 14 per cent. and 16 per cent. from the European Economic Community. The equivalent proportions for total exports were 38 per cent. and 29 per cent. to the Commonwealth and 14 per cent. and 21 per cent. to the Community.