HC Deb 09 July 1974 vol 876 c437W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is now the average common external tariff of the EEC.

Mr. Deakins

About 8½ per cent. for industrial goods. It is not possible to compute an average for non-industrial goods, many of which are subject to variable levies in place of, or in addition to, customs duties.