Suez Canal (British Exports and Imports)

HC Deb 08 February 1968 vol 758 c221W

Captain W. Elliot

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the percentage, when the Suez Canal is in normal use, of all British exports and imports, respectively, passing through the Canal.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

About 18 per cent. of exports and about 15 per cent. of imports, by value.