HC Deb 10 January 1978 vol 941 c711W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what information is available on the respective percentage sales of stockings and tights in 1950 and 1977.

Mr. Meacher

It is estimated that the percentage shares of stockings and tights, including pantihose, of the total number of pairs sold, including exports, by United Kingdom manufacturers employing 25 or more people were:

1968 1976 1977 (1st half)
Stockings 75 9 8
Tights and pantihose 25 91 92
Figures for tights and pantihose before 1968 are not available.

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