HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 cc964-5W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish the figures, was the increase in volume of region of the United Kingdom over the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Meacher

The information is not available, as the overseas trade statistics are compiled only for the United Kingdom as a whole.

Volume Export prices (in $ terms)
Percentage change Percentage change
June 1976–1970 June 1976–1975 June 1976–1970 June 1976–1975
average average average average
United Kingdom* 42.2 9.6 76.6 -3.4
France 70.2 18.8 97.2 -2.8
German Federal Republic 49.3 11.2 88.8 -3.6
Italy 47.9 9.6 82.8 -6.4
Japan 100.2 25.7 78.1 -2.3
United States† 52.6 7.0 81.8 3.2
* The monthly figures of volume for the United Kingdom are seasonally adjusted.
† Excluding military aid.