HC Deb 16 June 1980 vol 986 cc358-9W
21. Mrs. Renee Short

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what proportion of United Kingdom imports came from Third World countries at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Parkinson

In the 12 months ended April 1980, imports from the developing world—which includes oil-exporting countries—accounted for 19 per cent. of total United Kingdom imports.

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