HC Deb 07 July 1978 vol 953 c324W
Mr. Neubert

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what part barter has played in deals negotiated between those nationalised industries for which he is responsible and State trading countries within the last two years; which industries have been involved; and what is the nature and amount by volume and value of the resultant imports.

Mr. Kaufman

The terms of deals between nationalised industries and their customers are commercially confidential, as are those between companies in the private sector and their customers.