HC Deb 20 December 1972 vol 848 cc378-9W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the percentage by pairage and value by which the import of footwear has increased from India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore for the months of January to September 1972 in comparison with the same period for 1971.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

United Kingdom Imports of Footwear*
Percentage increases January-September 1972 compared with January-September 1971.
Pairage Value (cif)
India 20 23
Pakistan 122 117
Singapore 296 297
*Division 85 less gaiters, spats, etc.

Imports from Malaysia in January-September 1971 were negligible. Footwear imports from Malaysia for the periods shown above rose from 31,000 to 2,050,000 pairs and from £5,456 to £453,491 in value.

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