HC Deb 25 May 1977 vol 932 cc513-4W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Trade by how much the value of United Kingdom exports to Middle East and OPEC markets have increased during this decade.

Mr. Meacher

The value of United Kingdom exports to Middle East and North African markets increased by almost sixfold between 1970—£511 million—and 1976—£2,896 million. The value of United Kingdom exports to oil exporting countries increased by almost sevenfold during the same period—1970, £466 million; 1976, £3,143 million.