HC Deb 28 June 1972 vol 839 c363W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will state the export earnings obtained from Scotch whisky in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Noble

Exports of whisky were valued at £227 million in 1971. The figure relates to Scotch and Northern Irish whisky; figures for the earlier years are published in the Annual Statement of Trade.