§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will list the exports and imports over the last 10 years of electronic aids for handicapped people.
§ Mr. ParkinsonThe only such devices specifically identified in the United KingdomOverseas Trade Statistics are hearing aids, the value of trade in which has been as follows:
£ thousand Imports Exports 1970 1,160 667 1971 1,501 816 1972 1,791 1,294 1973 2,241 1,544 1974 1,924 1,917 1975 2,894 2,620 1976 2,993 2,867 1977 3,352 1,998 1978 5,205 2,876 1979 5,614 3,096 Note: Hearing appliances, parts andaccessories falling under item 899.61 of the standard international trade classification.