HC Deb 12 June 1972 vol 838 cc232-3W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry by how much, in percentage terms, trade between the European Economic Community and developing countries has dropped in the last 10 years; and what are the figures for the United Kingdom.

Mr. Emery

Trade between EEC and the United Kingdom with developing countries has not dropped over the last 10 years; it has risen. The figures for trade, measured in dollar terms, has increased by the following percentages between 1961 and 1971:

Imports Exports
European Economic Community 133 91
United Kingdom 41 56