HC Deb 16 November 1981 vol 13 c10W
30. Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the current level of imports of vacuum cleaners.

Mr. Peter Rees

The available information for 1981 is given as follows:

United Kingdom Imports of Vacuum Cleaners, 1981
Number Value cif (£ thousand)
January 50,548 1,049
February 59,223 1,384
September 104,522 2,901
Monthly average
1980 97,905 1,758

Source: Overseas Trade Statistics of the UK, SITC (R2) 775.71 (part).

Note: The processing of figures for March to August 1981 inclusive has been delayed as a result of the Civil Service pay dispute.