HC Deb 22 January 1975 vol 884 c385W
Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the level of cream imports for the months of October November and December in the years 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively.

Mr. Deakins

Following is the available information for fresh cream:

tons
1973 October 366
1973 November 367
1973 December 372
1974 October 104
1974 November 222

Note: Figures for fresh cream were not separately distinguished in 1972; December 1974 figures are not yet available.

Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what was the level of butter imports for the months of October, November and December in the years 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively;

£000 cif
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 January-November
Underwear(1) 118 739 1,677 1,687 2,225
Knitted and crocheted outerwear (including gloves, socks and stockings(2) 747 1,857 5,403 15,646 14,160

Notes:

(1) SITC(R) items 841.13, .14, .25 and .43.

(2) SITC(R) items 841.41, .42 and .44.

Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish in the Official Report an import/export table for trade between the United Kingdom and Taiwan in each of the last five years.

Mr. Deakins

This information is already published in the appropriate Annual Statement of Overseas Trade of the United Kingdom for years up to 1972 and for 1973 in the December issue of the monthly Overseas Trade Statistics. The latest information for 1974 appears in the November issue of the Overseas Trade Statistics.

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