§ 28. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the values of imports from Japan and of exports to Japan in each of the last three years.
§ Sir G. HoweThe published figures show that in the years 1970 to 1972, imports were £134 million, £201 million, and £314 million, valued cif; exports were £148 million, £157 million and £173 million, valued fob.
§ 42. Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with present trade arrangments with Japan in respect of opportunities for the exporting of British manufactured footwear.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantJapan still restricts imports of leather footwear, but the opportunities are better than they were.