HC Deb 05 February 1981 vol 998 c159W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) if he will take steps to curb the export of secondhand plant, machiney and tools from the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what value of used (a) heavy plant and machinery and (b) machines tools was exported during 1980; how this compares with the exports for 1978 and 1979; and which countries were the importers.

Mr. Parkinson

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