HC Deb 14 June 1967 vol 748 cc72-3W
20. Mr. Wall

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the development of Great Britain's trade with South Africa.

Mr. Jay

Since the latter part of 1966 South Africa has substantially relaxed her import restrictions. Our exports have consequently increased substantially, and in January to April of this year she was our second largest market.

70. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the United Kingdom's share of the value of goods imported into the Republic of South Africa for the year following the imposition of trade sanctions against Rhodesia; what was the share for the year preceding the imposition of these sanctions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jay

For the period February to September, 1966—later South African import statistics are not yet available—our share of the South African market was 26.7 per cent. This compares with 28.2 per cent. for the corresponding period February to September, 1965 and 28.6 per cent. for the year from February, 1965 to January, 1966.