HC Deb 28 July 1971 vol 822 cc114-5W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the latest available figures and percentages of United Kingdom trade, exports and imports with the world, sub-divided for the European Economic Community, the European Free Trade Association, the Commonwealth, South Africa, the United States of America and the rest.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Figures of United Kingdom exports and imports by areas and countries are published in the monthly Overseas Trade Statistics. Following are the percentages for January to June, 1971 for the areas specified:

Exports per cent. Imports per cent.
E.E.C 21.4 21.1
E.F.T.A 15.7 15.6
Commonwealth 21.4 23.0
South Africa 4.7 2.4
United States of America 11.5 12.1
Other countries 25.3 25.8
World 100.0 100.0