HC Deb 01 March 1982 vol 19 c16W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what percentage of British consumption of manufactured products is provided by imports from Japan and Germany, respectively.

Mr. Peter Rees

In 1980, the latest year for which complete information is available, it is estimated that imports from West Germany and Japan accounted for about four per cent. and just over one per cent. of United Kingdom consumption of manufactured products respectively.