§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what investigations he has carried out into the quantities of fine chemicals imported into the United Kingdom which were originally made here; and if he will make a statement as to the price differences involved in the process.
§ Mr. ChatawayThe trade statistics are not in a form which makes a direct comparison possible. Discussions with industry over a wider field of chemical materials suggest that reimport of British manufactured materials is not taking place on any substantial scale. I recognise that there is concern on this matter and I will keep it under review.