HC Deb 10 June 1974 vol 874 cc398-9W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take steps to differentiate accurately between imports, particularly of raw materials from Namibia and imports from South Africa.

Mr. Deakins

As from January 1974 import statistics are being collected according to the country from which goods originated in addition to the usual country of consignment basis; this new information will become available later this year.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the value of imports of uranium into the United King-

Monthly inquiry into imported softwood, hardwood, particle board and plywood Business Statistics Office (statutory)
Quarterly inquiry into wholesalers' stocks Economics and Statistics Division 4A, Departments of Industry/Trade (voluntary)
Quarterly inquiry into capital expenditure
Annual inquiry into the distributive and service trades Business Statistics Office (statutory)

Importing companies which also saw and dress timber may in addition be asked to complete appropriate inquiry forms addressed to manufacturing industry.