§ Mr. PriskTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the value of UK civil aerospace(a) imports and (b) exports was in each year since 1997. [104886]
§ Ruth KellyImports and exports of aerospace goods for the period 1997–2002 are as follows:
Aerospace goods* £ million Exports Imports 1997 2,135 3,730 1998 2,434 4,008 1999 3,723 3,823 2000 4,637 4,418 2001 4,811 5,867 2002 4,308 7,268 * Includes the following where for civil use: powered aircraft, non-powered aircraft (e.g. gliders), helicopters, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing. Note:
Data includes both EU and non-EU trade.