§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what has been the trade balance or deficit, respectively, with the EEC countries in manufactured goods, food, commodities including oil, and other items, respectively, in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and if he will give comparable figures for each of the previous five years;
(2) what has been the total deficit in trade with the EEC and the rest of the world, respectively, since the United Kingdom became a member of the EEC.
§ Mr. MeacherI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.