HC Deb 27 July 1983 vol 46 cc485-6W
36. Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on British trade with the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Channon

Her Majesty's Government are firmly committed to expanding trade with the United Arab Emirates. Our exports in the first five months of 1983 were £239 million roughly the same level as last year, when the United Kingdom enjoyed a healthy overall balance in our trade.