HC Deb 06 March 1986 vol 93 c231W
Mr. Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of all goods exported from the United Kingdom (a) in volume and (b) in value is accounted for by oil exports.

Mr. Alan Clark

The information is as follows:

United Kingdom exports of oil as a percentage of total exports
Balance of payments basis
Percentage at 1980 prices Percentage at current prices
1980 12.9 12.9
1981 15.5 17.9
1982 20.1 19.2
1983 22.0 20.6
1984 18.8 21.1
1985 22.4 20.6