HC Deb 22 March 1983 vol 39 c357W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister for Trade what was the value of exports and imports of manufactured foods in 1973, 1979 and 1982.

Mr. Peter Rees

The available information is:

United Kingdom Trade in Manufactured Foods
Value, £ million
Exports fob Imports cif
1973 362.1 1,760.2
1979 1,197.3 3,809.7
12 months ended September 1982 1,430.8 4,371.5

Source: Data corresponding to Minimum List Headings 211–232 inclusive in Business Monitor MQ 10 (Overseas trade analysed in terms of industries).