§ 37. Mr. Allen McKayasked the Minister for Trade what has been the percentage change in the volume of non-oil imports and of oil imports over the latest available 12 month period; and if he will make a statement.
§ 42. Mr. Strawasked the Minister for Trade what has been the percentage change in the volume of non-oil exports and of oil exports over the latest available 12 month period; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ReesIn September 1982, compared with a year earlier, the volume of imports of goods other than oil rose by 2 per cent. and the volume of oil imports fell by 9½ per cent. The volume of exports of goods other than oil increased by 1 per cent. and the volume of oil exports increased by 6 per cent. The underlying trend suggests that the level of imports has changed little during 1982. Whilst indicators of exports are more volatile, our exporters appear to be maintaining their position.