HC Deb 12 December 1988 vol 143 cc398-9W
Dr. Hampson

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the current value of textile and clothing exports; and what proportions go to the European Community, Japan and the United States of America.

Mr. Alan Clark

The information is in the following table:

United Kingdom textile and clothing exports1
12 months to October 1988
£ million Per cent. of total
Total 3,356 100
European Community 1,882 56
Japan 172 5
USA 303 9
1Standard International Trade Classification Divisions 65 and 84.

Source:Overseas Trade Statistics.

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