HC Deb 25 May 1979 vol 967 c314W
Mr. Richard Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the total value of exports to South Africa and imports from South Africa in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and if he will publish similar trade figures for Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya, respectively.

Mr. Parkinson

Following is the information for the period February 1978 to January 1979:—

implications for the island's population, he will publish a report of the findings: and when this can be expected.

Mr. Tebbit

My Department's preliminary inquiry into the casualty involving the vessel "Sea Ems" has been completed and the inspector's report, which is confidential to the Department, is under consideration. I shall decide in the light of the report, and in consultation with the Port of London Authority and the Health and Safety Executive, whether further action would be appropriate in the interests of safety.