§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the percentage increase in volume and value terms in textile and clothing imports between 1969 and 1976; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing is the available information for imports of textiles and textile clothing:
1969 1976 Increase Value (£'000 million cif). 375 1,618 331 per cent. Quantity (thousand tonnes). N/A 662 N/A Notes:
(a) These figures cover wool tops, synthetic and regenerated (artificial) fibres and textile yarn, fabrics and made up articles (including textile clothing).
(b) Details by quantity for 1969 are not available on a basis directly comparable with 1976.