HC Deb 09 March 1988 vol 129 c269W
51. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the value in real terms of manufactured goods imported to, and exported from, the United Kingdom in June 1979 and the last month for which estimated figures are available.

Mr. Alan Clark

The information is as follows:

United Kingdom trade in manufactures for June 1979 and January 1988 at 1980 prices
£ million
Imports Exports
June 1979 2,695 3,061
January 1988 4,693 3,429