HC Deb 21 June 1973 vol 858 c208W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of our total world trade, imports and exports, respectively, was with the EEC and with the Commonwealth, in 1958, 1960, 1970 and in 1972.

Sir G. Howe

Following is the information:

Percentage of United Kingdom trade with
Commonwealth* EEC†
United Kingdom Imports:
1958 34 20
1960 32 20
1970 23 27
1972 19 32
United Kingdom Exports:
1958 36 20
1960 34 22
1970 20 29
1972 18 30
* Excludes Pakistan.
† Enlarged EEC.