HC Deb 02 December 1977 vol 940 cc473-4W
Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the latest estimate of the total value of British assets situated in South Africa and South-West Africa.

Mr. Meacher

The total book value of British investments, both direct and indirect, in South Africa and South-West Africa, as estimated by the Reserve Bank of South Africa, amounted to some £3,420 million at the end of 1975.

Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what percentage of United Kingdom requirements of the following minerals in 1970 and the latest available calendar year were imported from South Africa, including South-West Africa; gold, vanadium, chrome ore, manganese, ore, industrial diamonds, antimony, uranium and platinum group metals.

Mr. Meacher

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.