HC Deb 27 November 1978 vol 959 c15W
24. Miss Joan Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what discussions he has had with Malta regarding textile imports; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Meacher:

Following the breakdown of negotiations between the EEC Commission and the Maltese Government a delegation led by Dr. Holland, Maltese Minister for Trade, visited the United Kingdom on 8th November. They had discussions with my right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State for Trade; the

IDENTIFIABLE IMPORTS OF HORTICULTURAL SHEET GLASS, OCTOBER 1977-SEPTEMBER 1978 INCLUSIVE
Country of Origin Square metres Value (£ thousand cif) Average value

per square metre

(pence)

USSR 1,154,786 704 61.0
Romania 645,221 452 70.1
Poland 521,233 412 79.0
Czechoslovakia 295,635 224 75.8
Hungary 178,114 174 97.7
Netherlands 110,424 119 107.8
German Democratic Republic 22,313 31 138.9
Spain 20,937 13 62.1
Irish Republic 878 2
Federal Republic of Germany 630 1
Total 2,950,171 2,131 72.2
Source: United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics ex SITC 664.3 (1977–7005–1026; and 1978— 7005–1000).
Note: Average values derived from the Overseas Trade Statistics are not true prices. They may be affected by variations in the quality and thickness of the glass imported and in transport costs and other factors.

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