HC Deb 12 February 1986 vol 91 cc483-4W
43. Mr. Key

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what information he has about the facilities which exist in the United Kingdom for the production of blank audio tape.

Mr. Pattie

Production facilities for blank audio tape in the United Kingdom are understood to be limited.

72. Mr. Parris

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the quantity of blank audio tapes imported into the United Kingdom in each of the last five years.

Mr. Pattie

The total number of magnetic audio tapes imported into the United Kingdom in the last five years is:

Million
1981 77.7
1982 71.9
1983 86.6
1984 81.0
1985 95.2

Note: The 1985 figure is given on a provisional basis.

Source: SITC/R2 item 898.31 (part) in the United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics.