Textile Imports

HC Deb 12 June 1978 vol 951 cc308-9W

Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the bulk volume of textile imports into the United Kingdom in each year since 1970.

Mr. Meacher

Following is the available information:

				Thousand tonnes
1974	…	…	…	…	536
1975	…	…	…	…	493
1976	…	…	…	…	562
1977	…	…	…	…	582

NOTES

(a) These figures cover wool tops; synthetic and regenerated (artificial) fibres; knitted or crocheted fabrics, elastic or rubberized; and textile yarn, fabrics, made up articles and related products (other than textile clothing).

(b) Details by quantity for the earlier years are not available on a basis directly comparable with those given for 1974 onwards.