§ 28. Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he is satisfied that trade with Japan in manufactured goods is on a fully reciprocal basis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI remain dissatisfied. Her Majesty's Government strongly support the European Commission in its representations to the Jananese authorities seeking the removal of unfair barriers to trade in particular areas.
§ 54. Mr. ForthTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the current value of United Kingdom exports to Japan; how this compares with the same period in 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkIn the period January to October of this year United Kingdom total exports to Japan were £1.2 billion compared with £1 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 20 per cent. Exports of manufactured goods were up by 30 per cent.