HC Deb 15 April 1981 vol 3 cc138-9W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) if he will list the volumes of bottled, bulk blended and bulk malt Scotch whisky respectively, exported to each of the 10 countries producing the 10 largest export markets for each product in each of the last five years;

(2) which 10 countries provided the largest export markets for Scotch whisky last year; for what proportion of total whisky sales each national market accounted; and what were the corresponding proportions five and 10 years ago, respectively;

(3) what volume of Scotch whisky was exported in each of the past five years; and if he will give breakdowns for each year according to bulk malt, bulk blended and bottled whisky.

Mr. Parkinson

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.