HC Deb 26 April 1972 vol 835 c319W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the value of pair age of footwear produced in the United Kingdom in each of the five years to 31st December, 1971, and the equivalent figures for imports over the same period.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The information is as follows:

United Kingdom production (£ million) Imports (£ million)
1967 … … * 27
1968 … … 225 (estimated) 33
1969 … … * 35
1970 … … * 41
1971 … … 294 (estimated) 55
* No value figures are available.