§ 71. Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of Scottish exports in the latest year for which information is available; and what was the comparable figure in the previous five years.
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§ 72. Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of exports from Scotland in the latest year for which information is available; and what was the figure for each of the previous five years.
§ 73. Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of exports from Scotland in the latest period for which information is available; and what was the comparable figure in the previous five years.
§ 74. Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of Scottish exports in the latest year for which information is available; and what was the comparable figure in the previous five years.
§ Mr. LangThere are no official figures for Scottish exports since overseas trade statistics are compiled on a United Kingdom basis only. This is because United Kingdom export statistics are collected at ports of exit and Scottish-produced goods can and do leave the country from ports throughout Britain. The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) carries out an annual survey of Scottish manufactured exports. This is a voluntary survey of manufactured exports only, and the preliminary results for 1988 indicate Scottish manufactured exports of £7,166 million. The comparable figures for the previous five years are set out in the table.
£ million 1983 4,254 1984 4,953 1985 5,522 1986 5,300 1987 6,393