HC Deb 25 June 1968 vol 767 c65W
Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Power what has been the value and tonnage of bulk steel imports and exports, respectively, in each of the last three years, and to date this year.

Mr. Freeson

The following is the information:

Imports Exports
Tons (000) Value, c.i.f. Tons (000) Value, f.o.b.
1965 563 43,626 3,832 219,237
1966 886 56,788 3,501 201,886
1967 1,623 92,238 3,832 217,498
1968 (first four months) 777 43,106 1,360 79,261

Notes:

The figures relate to goods included in Division 67 of the Standard International Trade Classification (revised), other than ferro-alloys and items of iron.