HC Deb 16 January 1985 vol 71 cc124-5W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to increase Government investment in the British clothing, footwear and textile industries.

Mr. Trippier

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the total value of imports of textiles, clothing and footwear into the United Kingdom from China in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available.

Mr. Channon

The information is as follows:

Value

£ million (cif)
1975 10.5
1976 14.2
1977 19.1
1978 25.8
1979 28.3
1980 31.2
1981 42.9
1982 49.0
1983 56.7
January-October 1984 64.2

Source: data corresponding to: SITC/R2 Divisions 65, 84 (less Group 848) and 85 (less Item 851.05), Groups 266 and 267 and Subgroup 268.7 (part): and SITC/R1 Divisions 65 and 85 (less Item 851.05), Group 266, and Sub-groups 262.8, 841.1, 841.2 and 841.4.