HC Deb 15 April 1965 vol 710 cc225-6W
11. Mr. Shepherd

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give a division of British exports as between capital and consumer goods for the latest available period.

Mr. Jay

In 1964, capital goods represented about three-quarters, and consumer goods about one-quarter, of United Kingdom exports of finished manufactures, which themselves accounted for about one-half of total United Kingdom exports in that year.

12. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now make a statement about his proposals to increase exports.

Mr. Jay

In my speech in the House on 8th April I announced a number of new measures to help exporters and reviewed progress made with the measures announced in January. I have nothing yet to add.