§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the most recent United Kingdom share of world exports of manufactured goods; and what was the level in 1979, 1969 and 1959.
§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the most recent United Kingdom share of world exports of manufactured goods; and what was the level in 1979, 1969 and 1959.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information is as follows:
United Kingdom Share of MMCs1 Exports of Manufactures2 Per cent. 1988 38.2 1979 9.1 1969 11.2 1959 17.9 1 Main manufacturing countries—Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America. 2 Standard international trade classification, sections 5–8. 3 Figures based on the first three quarters of 1988. Source: "Monthly Review of External Trade Statistics."