HC Deb 18 March 1982 vol 20 cc159-60W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the United Kingdom share of world trade in manufactures in terms of volume in the fourth quarter of 1980; and whether he expects the share to be higher or lower in the fourth quarter of 1981.

Mr. Peter Rees

The figure for the fourth quarter of 1980 was 7.8 per cent., measured at 1975 prices. Treasury estimates based on limited information suggest a slightly lower figure for the fourth quarter of 1981.