HC Deb 23 November 1966 vol 736 cc336-7W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the proportion, in terms of value, of exports to total production for the United Kingdom, for England and Wales and for Scotland.

Mr. Jay

About 17 per cent. of the value of the gross domestic product of the United Kingdom is exported (taking goods and services together). Separate information for England and Wales and for Scotland is not available.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the value of exports from Scotland in each of the past five years, in particular to the European Economic Community, the European Free Trade Association, Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth and the United States of America, respectively.

Mr. Mason

The total value of United Kingdom exports moved through Scottish seaports and Prestwick airport was as follows:

£'000
1961 237,897
1962 238,810
1963 253,450
1964 274,147
1965 307,965

An analysis of these shipments by markets is not available.