HC Deb 25 January 1983 vol 35 cc355-6W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister for Trade what was the quantity and value of karakul lamb pelts imported from Namibia in each of the years 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to the reply, 24 January 1983, c. 264.]: The available information is as follows:

Imports of Karakul and Similar Raw Lamb Skins from Namibia, 1979—October 1982
Number Value (£ thousand cif)
1979 2,174,904 14,606
1980 2,270,641 15,726
1981 1,787,435 12,831
Jan.-Oct. 1982 1,367,142 8,099

Source: Data corresponding to SITC (R2) Item 212.09 (part) in the United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics.