§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the volume of United Kingdom manufactured exports and imports in 1972, 1979 and 1986, respectively, taking 1972 as 100.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information is as follows:
The volume of United Kingdom exports and imports of manufactures taking 1972 as 100 is given below for years 1972 and 1979 to 1986 1972=100 OTS basis, seasonally adjusted Export volume Import volume 1972 100.0 100.0 1979 133.4 180.6 1980 134.8 179.2 1981 126.8 175.6 1982 129.1 192.3 1983 128.7 217.7 1984 140.7 240.3 1985 149.3 252.2 1986 153.6 266.7