HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 c568W
Mr. Park

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish details of imports and exports over the past five years, of ingots, semi-finished and finished steel.

Mr. Meacher:

Following is the information:

Exports (Million tonnes) Imports
1973 3.99 2.78
1974 3.15 3.82
1975 3.02 3.74
1976 3.53 4.10
1977 4.30 3.72
January—October 1978 3.47 3.22