§ Mr. Bishopasked the Minister of Technology what was the total value of British aerospace product exports for the year ended 31st August last, with the totals for civil and military exports; and what was the value of exports to each of the countries concerned.
§ Mr. StonehouseU.K. aerospace exports from 1st September 1966 to 31st August, 1967 amounted to £203.9 million, including £61.9 million in respect of new aircraft (of which £13 million was military) and £10.2 million in respect of guided weapons. No civil/military breakdown is available for aero engines or for parts of aircraft and engines.
A breakdown by countries is not readily available, but an analysis by currency areas, prepared by H.M. Customs and Excise, is given below:
£ million Sterling area 55.5 North America 60.4 Latin America 12.9 E.E.C. 42.7 E.F.T.A. 13.6 U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe negligible Rest of the World 18.8 Total 203.9