HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c133W
Mr. Albu

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now give the figures of cotton textile imports and of the cloth content of cotton made-up articles, and the percentages these represent of estimated consumption in terms of value.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:

In 1967 imports of cotton yarn, fabrics and made-up articles (including clothing) totalled £112 million c.i.f. For the period January to November the estimated cloth content of cotton made-up articles (including clothing) was 191 million square yards. Estimates are not available of the percentages these represent of consumption in terms of value.