HC Deb 21 March 1983 vol 39 cc305-6W
26. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister for Trade what were the surpluses or deficits in manufacturing trade with the Federal Republic of Germany and Japan, respectively, in 1982.

Mr. Peter Rees

In 1982, there were crude deficits on trade in manufacturers with the Federal Republic of Germany and with Japan of £3.3 billion and £2.0 billion respectively. In the crude balance imports were valued on a cif basis and exports in a fob basis.