HC Deb 10 January 1977 vol 923 cc413-4W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the statistical basis of his statement that the United Kingdom's exports are now more price-competitive than at any time in recent years.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

My right hon. Friend is writing to his hon. Friend.

Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether he will publish in the Official Report the names of firms from which he has had direct reports of the high rate of export profitability; and whether he has any comparable evidence to the contrary;

(2) what is his estimate of the reduction in United Kingdom export prices required to compensate for the loss of tariff and other preferences in the Irish Republic, EFTA and the Commonwealth.

Mr. Meacher

I have been asked to reply and I will do so as soon as possible.