§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Prime Minister if she will publish in the Official Report figures showing how trade between each European Economic Community country and Argentina was reduced during and after the conflict in 1982 in pursuance of the agreed sanctions.
§ The Prime MinisterThe suspension of European Community imports from Argentina was effective from 16 April to 17 May 1982, although some countries maintained a ban until late June. Goods already licenced, contracted for, or in transit were not covered.
Given the volatility of trade from month to month, it is not possible to estimate the reduction in imports due to these sanctions. However, in the case of the United Kingdom, where trade was suspended until July 1985, imports in 1983 were about 1 per cent. of their level in 1981.