§ Mr. Thorntonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what percentage of Hong Kong exports to the United Kingdom in the period January to September, 1962, was represented by the group of cotton yarns, fabrics and made-up goods; and what were the corresponding percentages for 1961, 1960 and 1959.
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§ Mr. FisherDomestic exports of textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles and related products (excluding clothing) exported from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom during the period January to September, 1962, represented 31 per cent. of total exports to the United Kingdom. The corresponding percentages for the full years 1959, 1960 and 1961 were 37 per cent., 33 per cent. and 34 per cent. respectively.
§ Mr. Thorntonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what percentage of visible trade between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong was represented by United Kingdom exports to Hong Kong for the period January to September, 1962; and what were the comparable percentages for 1961, 1960, and 1959.
§ Mr. FisherIn the period January to September, 1962, United Kingdom exports to Hong Kong represented 45 per cent. of the total visible trade between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. The corresponding percentages for the full years 1959, 1960 and 1961 were 51 per cent., 48 per cent. and 49 per cent., respectively.