§ 75. Mr. Robert Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms are currently making use of the computerised export intelligence service; and what is the estimated nett cost of providing this service in the first and second years of its existence.
§ Mr. NobleAt the end of January, 1972, there were 5,230 subscribers to the Export Intelligence Service, of whom 5,152 were firms and 78 were trade associations and chambers of commerce. The nett United Kingdom costs directly attributable to the running of the E.I.S. are estimated at £435,000 in 1970—on an annual return basis—and £461,000 in 1971.