HC Deb 18 May 1981 vol 5 cc1-2W
Mr. Arnold

asked the Lord Privy Seal, further to the reply given to the hon. Member for Hazel Grove on 10 April relating to the acceptance by the Crown Agents of the tender for power station generators, whether he is now able to announce the results of his consideration of the points raised.

European Community Intra-Trade in 1979
OTS basis
Exports Imports
To other EC countries From other EC countries
$ billion Percentage of total intra-exports $ billion Percentage of total intra-imports
Belgium/Luxembourg 41.1 13 40.7 13
Denmark 7.0 2 9.2 3
France 52.7 17 53.8 17
Federal Republic of Germany 84.8 27 78.4 25
Greece 1.9 ½ 4.3
Irish Republic 5.6 2 7.1
Italy 36.9 12 35.0 11
Netherlands 46.5 15 38.1 12

Mr. Blaker

I am advised that there has been a new development during the past week. The matter is now being reconsidered by Ministers, and a letter will be sent to my hon. Friend as soon as a decision has been taken.

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