HC Deb 19 July 1971 vol 821 cc194-5W
62 and 63. Mr. Sheldon

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what proportion of British exports for the years 1968, 1969, 1970, and so far this year, were represented by British exports to the Commonwealth, as defined in 1967, together with exports to South Africa ;

(2) what proportion of British exports for the years 1968, 1969, 1970, and so far this year, were represented by British exports to the Commonwealth, as defined in 1967.

Mr. Anthony Grant

: To the Commonwealth and South Africa, 27, 26, 25 and (to end May, 1971) 26 per cent., respectively ; to the Commonwealth alone, 23, 22, 21 and 22 per cent., respectively.