HC Deb 06 July 1981 vol 8 c1W
Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will give the current volume and value of (a) all trade and (b) oil between the United Kingdom and Iran.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

The available information for 1980 is as follows:

United Kingdom trade with Iran 1980
(£ million)
Imports cif Exports fob
All commodities 107.2 393.3
Petroleum, petroleum products and related products 85.7 0.5

Source: Overseas Trade Statistics of the United Kingdom [SITC[R2] Sections 0–9 and Division 33], 1981 statistical basis.

Note: corresponding details of the volume of trade are not available.