HC Deb 09 November 1970 vol 806 cc15-6W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the fact that this country imports from South West Africa more than the amount of British exports to that country, he will take steps to discourage such imports so as to reduce the negative effect on the United Kingdom balance of payments.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No. It is our total balance of payments which matters rather than the balance with a particular part of the world.