§ 99. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Supply what proportion of telephone equipment manufactured in this country in 1950 was exported; what countries were the principal purchasers; and what proportion it is intended to export this year.
§ Mr. J. FreemanComplete production figures for 1950 are not yet available, but it is estimated that exports amounted to between 55 and 60 per cent. of the total. The principal purchasers were Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Argentina and Canada. The proportion exported this year will depend on the success manufacturers have in obtaining orders from overseas, and on the production required for essential purposes at home, including defence.