§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is aware that, notwithstanding the rapid rise in the cost of all types of food and merchandise over the last 12 months, natives from the countries of the Six are still entering British ports to purchase goods for personal export to the countries of the European Economic Community: to what extent he estimates this trade is assisting in Great Britain's balance of payments; and whether he will give as much detailed information on this form of trade as may be available.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantDetailed information on shopping visits by E.E.C. residents is not available, but their purchases in 1970 are unlikely to have amounted to more than £2 million or £3 million, a minor, though welcome, contribution to our balance of payments.