HC Deb 29 January 1986 vol 90 c532W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what have been the average annual percentage changes in United Kingdom exports to and imports from the European Economic Community for total visible trade and for manufactured goods, respectively, since 1972.

Mr. Butcher

The average annual increases in the value of United Kingdom trade with the European Community, excluding Spain and Portugal, between 1972 and 1985 are as followsExports: 21.5 per cent. (total) and 18.4 per cent. (manufactures). Imports: 20.2 per cent. (total) and 21.3 per cent. (manufactures).