§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in theOfficial Report a table showing (i) for ratio 3 of the export sales ratio in the years 1975, 1979 and 1987 for manufacturing less divisions 21, 23, 24, 41/42, 46 and 47, (ii) the increase in the value of United Kingdom sales and exports for this group of industries less the value of imports of intermediate goods divided between them in the same ratio and (iii) the estimated increase in volume of net output and net exports for this group after this adjustment.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI have been asked to reply.
Figures constructed from current price data are estimated to be as follows. Comparable data at constant prices could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Exports as a proportion of manufacturers' sales Per cent. Manufacturing less divisions 21, 23, 24, 41/42, 46, and 47 1975 33 1979 34 1987 43
Value of United Kingdom sales and exports less the total value of imports of intermediate goods divided between them pro-rata £ billion United Kingdom Manufacturing less divisions 21, 23, 24, 41/42, 46 and 47 Home Sales 1975 38 1979 74 1987 120 Exports 1975 141 1979 26 1987 49