HC Deb 13 February 1984 vol 54 c19W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his estimate of the change in import penetration in manufacturing industry over the next year.

Mr. Channon

The trend in import penetration over the coming year will be influenced by a number of factors, including the development of world trade and the performance of UK industry, and it is difficult to predict the outcome at this stage.