HC Deb 08 February 1983 vol 36 cc309-10W
Mr. Woolmer

asked the Minister for Trade what has been the percentage change in the volume of world trade in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 2 February 1983, c. 133]: The information is as follows:

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 2 February 1983, c. 132]: The following information can be provided within acceptable cost limits:

Imports of Cotton Yarn and Woven Fabrics January—November 1982
£ million cif
Value
TOTAL 364.4
Of which consigned from:
Federal Republic of Germany 38.4
Italy 28.3
Hong Kong 26.5
Irish Republic 26.4
France 23.2
Pakistan 21.3
Switzerland 20.9
Portugal 20.6
Netherlands 19.9
Belgium—Luxembourg 18.0

Source:

United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics, SITC (R2) Sub-group 651.3 and Group 652.

Notes:

(a) In general, the statistics of overseas trade do not separately identify other textiles manufactured by processes similar to that for cotton.

(b) Corresponding information by country of origin could be provided only at disproportionate cost.