HC Deb 21 March 1983 vol 39 c307W
32. Mr. Cunliffe

asked the Minister for Trade what has been the percentage change in the seasonally-adjusted volume of exports and of imports of manufactured goods since May 1979.

Mr. Peter Rees

Between May 1979 and January 1983, the seasonally-adjusted volume of exports fell by 12 per cent., whilst that of imports rose by 1 per cent.