HL Deb 07 April 1971 vol 317 cc403-4WA
LORD BARNBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the value of United Kingdom tobacco imports from dollar origin as against from sterling origin, in 1964 and 1969, and the average price per lb. of imports of tobacco in 1964 and 1969 from (a) dollar origin, and (b) sterling origin.

THE MINISTER WITHOUT PORTFOLIO: (LORD DRUMALBYN)

Following is the information:

UNITED KINGDOM IMPORTS OF TOBACCO
Value, c.i.f.
Dollar area £ million Sterling area £ million
1964 51.5 32.5
1969 80. 5 24. 7
Average value (c.i.f.) per lb.
£ £
1964 0. 32 0. 22
1969 0. 42 0. 25