HC Deb 03 November 1970 vol 805 c328W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage, by tonnage, of total imports of agricultural products comes to Great Britain via the Cape route.

Mr. Anthony Grant

For food and feeding stuffs (S.I.T.C. Divisions 01–09) about 25 per cent.

Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage, by tonnage, of total imports of oil comes to Great Britain via the Cape route.

Mr. Anthony Grant

About 50 pet cent.

Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage, by tonnage, of total imports of minerals comes to Great Britain via the Cape route.

Mr. Anthony Grant

About 5 per cent.