HC Deb 22 October 1976 vol 917 c593W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in conditions of export-led growth, what is his estimate of the rate at which export prices will rise as compared with import prices.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

It is not possible to answer this Question in general terms. The relative growth of export and import prices depends on a variety of factors.

Place Sector Amount£ Terms
Workington, Cumberland Integrated circuit control modules 50,000 14 years at 10½ per cent.
Liverpool Sugar confectionery 220 000 11 years at 9¼ per cent.

Mr. Goodlad

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many loans have been obtained from the European Investment Bank in 1974 and 1975 by companies and bodies in United Kingdom; and what have been the principal amounts, rates of interest and repayment terms.