Mr. Bittenasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the figures 52W for exports to West Germany, quoted in the Trade and Navigation Accounts for the 12 months ending 31st December for the years 1959, 1960 and 1961, respectively, include purchases of military material, and any other purchases directly related to the presence of British forces in West Germany.
§ Mr. ErrollExports of military material for British forces abroad are not included in the Trade and Navigation Accounts. United Kingdom exports and re-exports to the N.A.A.F.I. and estimated exports by parcel post to the British forces in West Germany, both of which are included in the Accounts, were as follows:
— N.A.A.F.I. (£ million) Parcels 1959 … … … 5.2 0.8 1960 … … … 4.4 0.8 1961 … … … 5.1 0.8