§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the size of the trade deficit with the EEC and the rest of the world, respectively, in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. MeacherThe latest available figures for our trade by area on a balance of payments basis relate to the second quarter of 1976. The following table contains the relevant information:
UNITED KINGDOM BALANCE OF TRADE WITH THE EEC AND THE REST OF THE WORLD £ million* Visible Trade Balances EEC Rest of World Total 1975—Q3 -668 -321 -989 Q4 -552 -130 -682 1976—Q1 -392 -81 -473 Q2 -625 -415 -1,040 Twelve months Ending June 1976 -2,237 -947 -3,184 * Balance of payments basis seasonally adjusted.