§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why pharmaceutical exports to European Economic Community countries rose by eight per cent. and exports to European Free Trade Association countries rose by 36 per cent. last year.
§ Sir K. JosephThe rise of 8 per cent. compared with 42 per cent. in the previous year is almost certainly attributable to the investment by United Kingdom firms in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in E.E.C. countries. Exports in 1971 to both areas were substantial: £29.5 million to E.E.C. and £24.8 million to E.F.T.A.