HC Deb 03 March 1975 vol 887 c300W
Mr. Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the total value of textiles imported into Great Britain during 1974, enumerating the countries of origin; and what are the comparable figures for the preceding nine years.

Mr. Deakins

Following is the information:

United Kingdom imports of textiles (a)
£ million cif
1974 750
1973 555
1972 399
1971 345
1970 273
1969 257
1968 251
1967 196
1966 172
1965 167
(a) Defined as Division 64, group 266, and sub-group 262.8 of the trade classification.

The principal countries of consignment in 1974 were:

  • Irish Republic
  • United States of America
  • West Germany
  • Portugal
  • Switzerland
  • Italy
  • Hong Kong
  • Austria
  • India
  • Belgium-Luxembourg
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Pakistan
  • Japan
  • Denmark
  • Taiwan
  • Canada
  • China

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