HC Deb 05 June 1985 vol 80 c176W
36. Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of the United Kingdom's manufacturing output was exported during the last 12 months.

Mr. Channon

The lastest available figures are for the 12 months ended June 1984. During that period the ratio of exports to United Kingdom manufacturers' sales was approximately 27 per cent.