HC Deb 22 July 1966 vol 732 c162W
Mr. Hamling

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he will take to publish the recorded figures for both imports and exports wholly on a cost, insurance, freight basis.

Mr. Mason

Imports are so recorded to reflect landed costs in this country. To adopt the same basis for exports would involve great practical difficulties, be contrary to international practice and provide less useful information.