HC Deb 06 May 1971 vol 816 c430W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of United Kingdom imports came from countries of the Commonwealth Preference Area in 1961 and 1970; and what were the corresponding figures for exports.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Imports: 38 per cent. and 31 per cent.; exports: 40 per cent. and 30 per cent.