Anglo-Israel Trade (Hansard, 25 July 1957)

HC Deb 25 July 1957 vol 574 cc70-1W 71W

§ 1. Mr. E. Johnson
asked the President of the Board of Trade the value of United Kingdom exports to, and imports from, Israel, respectively, for the first half of 1957 and for each half-year of 1955 and 1956, respectively.

§ Sir D. Eccles
The following is the Answer:

£ million

— Imports Exports and Re-exports^*

1955 1st half year 6.7 4.4

2nd half year 1.0 5.4

1956 1st half year 7.8 5.5

2nd half year 1.2 5.1

19571st half year 9.6 5.6

^*Excluding rough diamonds re-exported to Israel. No exact figures can be given, but the value of this commerce is estimated at about £3 million a year over the period in question.

£ million
—	Imports	Exports and Re-exports^*
1955 1st half year	6.7	4.4
2nd half year	1.0	5.4
1956 1st half year	7.8	5.5
2nd half year	1.2	5.1
19571st half year	9.6	5.6
^*Excluding rough diamonds re-exported to Israel. No exact figures can be given, but the value of this commerce is estimated at about £3 million a year over the period in question.