§ Sir G. de Freitasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that in the first half of 1967 the value of footwear exported to the Common Market countries decreased by 24 per cent. compared with the first half of 1966; and what was the reason for this decrease.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe decrease in exports to the European Economic Community of footwear with leather uppers, slippers, and safety and sports footwear, after allowing for a change in Customs headings, is 21 per cent. I know of no special reason but some fluctuations in exports to particular markets must be expected, especially with a fashion product.