§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the United Kingdom deficit with the Six in trade in manufactures less precious stones in 1982 and in the first five months of 1983; and how this compares with 1970.
§ Mr. ChannonThe information is as follows:
United Kingdom Balance of Trade European Community (original six) Balance of payments basis £ million 1970 1982 Jan. to May 1983 Manufactures less precious stones* +146 -5,121 -3,197 * Standard international trade classification, division 66.