§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the increase of 52W trade between the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong over the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe following figures provide the required information:
HK $ million Hong Kong 1965 1974 1. Imports from China 2,322 5,991 2. Hong Kong Domestic Exports to China 18 99 3. Hong Kong Re-exports to China 54 197
§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many freight trains per annum come in and out of Hong Kong from mainland China.
§ Mr. Ennals2,015 freight trains, comprising 43,289 wagons, did so over the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many cargo ships come in and out of Hong Kong harbour from the People's Republic of China.
§ Mr. EnnalsIn the 12 months ending February 1975, 804 cargo ships arrived in Hong Kong from China and 616 left Hong Kong bound for China. These figures represent direct sailings. Some 15,000 small craft—junks and lighters—arrived from and departed for China during the same period.