§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the increase in volume and value of exports and imports through Scottish ports since the
Exports Imports Thousand tonnes Value Thousand tonnes Value (£m.) (£m.) 1972 … … … … 2,339 454 16,609 454 1973 … … … … 2,858 511 18,678 623 1974 … … … … 2,484 676 18,674 1,106 1975 … … … … 2,549 766 14,034 1,098 1976 … … … … 4,739 1,065 10,943 1,073 Source: National Ports Council.