HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c367W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on progress towards privatising the work of Companies House.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I am still considering ways of improving the work of the CRO.

1980 1981 1982
Number Value Number Value Number Value
Total Imports 1,172 2,184 1,826 3,375 1,886 3,267
of which country of origin:—
Federal Republic of Germany 572 1,215 852 1,969 1,042 2,112
Japan 530 808 850 1,213 775 1,000
Hong Kong 6 13 1 4 14 41
Switzerland 22 62 21 48 12 41
France 10 21 40 69 22 25
USA 6 10 50 29 5 11
Malaysia 16 29 9 24 5 10
Other countries 10 25 3 21 11 28