HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 c316W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the comparison between the level of British imports and exports of the Portuguese African colonies, Rhodesia and South Africa and those of the rest of Africa.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information for the year 1970:—

United Kingdom imports £ million United Kingdom exports £ million
Portuguese Africa, Rhodesia and South Africa … … 273.1 361.5
Other African countries (including South-West Africa Territory) … … … 708.9 448.0