§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of United Kingdom exports at present receives preferences in Commonwealth markets; and what proportion of United Kingdom exports goes to European Free Trade Association countries not seeking full membership of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. NobleRecent information is not available on the proportion of exports to the Commonwealth which receives preference but it has been estimated to be roughly a half; 11 per cent. of exports in 1970 went to the E.F.T.A. countries specified.