HC Deb 29 June 1981 vol 7 c300W
18. Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what percentage of United Kingdom exports now go to the European Economic Community or to countries in Europe associated with the European Economic Community; and what is the annual value of these exports.

Mr. Biffen

United Kingdom exports of goods to Western Europe in 1980 amounted to over £27 billion, nearly 60 per cent. of the total exports of goods by the United Kingdom.