§ Mr. Spellerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current limit on the level of minimum sale of units of alcoholic beverages before an off-licence is not required; if he has any plans to seek to increase this minimum limit; and if he will make a statement.
Standard industrial classification Ec countries Non-EC countries Import penetration (Per cent.) Imports (£ million) Import penetration (Per cent.) Imports (£ million) 1975 12 months ended June 1984 1975 12 months ended June 1984 1975 12 months ended June 1984 1975 12 months ended June 1984 431 Wool and Worsted 7 19 40 232 6 10 35 121 432 Cotton and Silk 14 36 126 669 27 31 235 587 433 Continuous filament yarn 12 47 12 66 6 9 5 12 434 Flax, hemp and ramie 15 43 4 24 3 15 1 8 435 Jute and polypropylene 1 4 1 4 18 24 12 23 436 Hosiery and other knitted goods 5 11 39 181 13 22 108 364 438 Carpets 7 21 28 168 6 9 26 75 439 Miscellaneous textiles 6 17 15 91 11 15 25 80 451 Footwear 12 24 62 314 12 23 65 287 453 Clothing 5 11 94 419 16 23 281 843