§ Mr. Terry Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many pairs of shoes have been imported from Hong Kong over the last five years.
§ Mr. MeacherShoes are not separtely distinguished in the overseas trade statistics. Following is the information for all types of footwear:
Million Pairs 1971 … … … … 38.3 1972 … … … … 31.9 1973 … … … … 27.1 1974 … … … … 18.8 1975 … … … … 18.3