HC Deb 28 July 1978 vol 954 cc971-2W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the importation of two Argentinian professional football players by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club will have on the balance of payments; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The direct effect of the importation of two Argentinian football players by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club on the balance of payments, which is being treated as an import of services, will be to increase the value of invisible imports by £750,000.