HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 c2W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister for Trade if he will publish a table showing (a) the total amount of the United Kingdom manufacturing exports which went to the original six members of the European Community, to the nations which now comprise the European Community and to the rest of the world, respectively, in 1982 and in each of the previous 20 years, (b) the comparable figures for imports of manufactured goods from these three groups of nations, (c) for each group the positive or negative balance of manufactured goods trade and (d) the export to import ratios for manufactured goods trade in each category.

Mr. Peter Rees

I will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister for Trade what percentage of the United Kingdom's manufactured exports went to the original six members of the European Community, to the nations which now comprise the European Community and to the rest of the world, respectively, in 1982 and in 1972.

Mr. Peter Rees

I will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.