HC Deb 18 November 1982 vol 32 cc220-1W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister for Trade (1) what percentage of United Kingdom manufactured exports goes to less developed countries; and what has been the trend in this figure in recent years;

(2) what is the United Kingdom balance of trade in manufactured goods with less developed countries; and what is the balance of payments with such countries.

Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister for Trade if he will set out the proportion of United Kingdom imports covered by exports in volume terms for manufactured goods, for each of the last eight years from Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, the European Economic Community as a whole, the United States of America, Japan, the rest of the world, excluding the European Economic Community, and Brazil, for each of the last eight years, ending on 30 September in each case.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall reply to the hon. Member and my hon. Friend as soon as possible.