HC Deb 05 February 1971 vol 810 c483W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the percentage volume increase in United Kingdom imports and exports, respectively, in 1970, as compared with 1969.

Mr. Noble

For the first 11 months of 1970 compared with the corresponding period of 1969 the increases were 7 per cent. (excluding U.S. military aircraft) and 4 per cent. respectively; figures for 1970 as a whole will be published on 24th February.