HC Deb 09 March 1966 vol 725 cc598-9W
Mr. Peter Walker

asked the President of the Board of Trade what share of total United Kingdom exports was accounted for by exports to countries of the European Economic Community, the European Free Trade Association and Eire in 1955 and 1965, respectively.

Mr. Jay

The following is the information:

UNITED KINGDOM EXPORTS
1955* 1965
Value Share of total United Kingdom Exports Value Share of total United Kingdom Exports
£ million Per cent. £ million Per cent.
E.E.C. 414 14.0 905 19.2
E.F.T.A. 346 11.7 667 14.1
Irish Republic 109 3.7 176 3.7
Total United Kingdom Exports 2,957 4,724
* Including estimates for diamonds, etc.

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