HC Deb 23 December 1982 vol 34 cc640-1W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister for Trade what was the trade balance in manufactured goods between the United Kingdom and each of the other European Economic Community members in the year to May 1979 and in the latest year for which figures are available.

Mr. Sproat

The information is as follows:

UK Crude* Balance of Trade in Manufactures† with other EC Countries
£ million OTS basis
12 months ended May 1979 12 months ended October 1982
France -708 -518
Belgium/Luxembourg -52 -624
Netherlands +92 -419
Federal Republic of Germany -2,284 -3,302
Italy -673 -821
Irish Republic +835 +583
Denmark +161 -4
Greece +172 +134
Notes:
* Exports on fob basis, imports on cif basis
† Standard International Trade Classification Sections 5 to 8

Source:

Overseas Trade Statistics of the United Kingdom.

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