§ Mr. Peter Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the value of textile imports into the United Kingdom on each of the years since 1970.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing is the information:
£ million c.i.f. 1970 275 1971 346 1972 400 1973 558 1974 752 1975 734 1976 979 1977 1,203 NOTE. These figures cover wool tops; synthetic and regenerated (artificial) fibres; knitted or crocheted fabrics, elastic or rubberised; and textile yarns fabrics, made-up articles and related products (other than textile clothing).