HC Deb 31 October 1990 vol 178 c607W
66. Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any new proposals to help British exporters.

108. Mr. Frank Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any new proposals to help British exporters.

116. Mr. Meale

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any new proposals to help British exporters.

Mr. Sainsbury

My Department offers a wide range of advice and support to assist United Kingdom exporters of which many firms make use. We continue to monitor the performance and relevance of our services to ensure that they fully meet the needs of our customers.

95. Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on Britain's export performance.

Mr. Sainsbury

We have seen a significant and sustained growth in United Kingdom exports. The value of non-oil exports doubled between 1979–1988. It increased again by 16 per cent. in 1989. In the three months to September, the value of goods exported was 9 per cent. higher than a year ago. This is a remarkable success, achieved in the face of increasingly strong competition, on which British exporters are to be congratulated.

128. Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what meetings he has had with representatives of those manufacturers or industries which are significant exporters during recent weeks.

Mr. Sainsbury

My right hon. Friend frequently meets members of the United Kingdom business community involved in exporting for Britain, as do all Ministers in the Department.