§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Trade what percentage of United Kingdom exports last year derived from sales by multinational companies in the United Kingdom, compared with five and 10 years ago.
§ Mr. MeacherThe available information relating to the percentage of United Kingdom exports accounted for by United Kingdom enterprises with overseas direct investment links in the years 1970 to 1973 was published in Table 44 of the Business Monitor M4, Overseas Transactions 1973, a copy of which is in the Library. Similar information in respect of 1974 is due to be published in the corresponding Business Monitor for 1974 in two to three weeks' time.