HC Deb 10 May 1971 vol 817 cc5-6W
48. Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of Great Britain's export trade was with the sterling area in 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Thirty per cent. in 1967 and 28 per cent. in the other years.

49. Mr. Leonard

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of British exports went to the European Economic Community and the Commonwealth, respectively, in 1967, 1968 and 1970.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Exports to the European Economic Community accounted for 20, 20 and 22 per cent., respectively, and to the Commonwealth 24, 22 and 21 per cent., respectively.

78. Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry by how much Great Britain's exports to North America and the European Economic Community, respectively, changed in 1970 in comparison with 1969.

Mr. Anthony Grant

They increased by 1 per cent. and 15 per cent., respectively.