§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the principal categories of consumer goods imported into the United Kingdom, by value, for the years 1986, 1987, 1988 and the first half of 1989.
United Kingdom Imports (£ million) January—June SITC Description 1986 1987 1988 1989 122 Tobacco, Manufactured 120 115 109 50 553 Perfumes, Cosmetics and Toiletries 233 258 282 145 554 Soap, Detergents and Polishes 143 181 210 98 642 Paper and Board Products 449 519 590 341 658 Made-up Textiles 196 211 238 132 659 Floorcoverings 337 393 432 222 665 Glassware 185 173 206 101 666 Pottery 96 105 117 63 696 Cutlery 61 76 83 43 697 Household Equipment of Metal 196 189 201 106 76 TV, Radio, Hi-Fi and Telecom Equipment 2,402 2,801 3,177 1,680 775 Domestic Appliances 905 917 989 430 781 Motor Cars 4,809 5,024 6,752 3,871 785 Motorcycles and cycles 150 181 226 133 82 Furniture and Bedding 776 878 989 577 83 Travel Goods, Handbags 200 231 251 135 84 Clothing 2,386 2,778 3,108 1,643 85 Footwear 734 799 908 489 885 Watches and Clocks 268 286 340 155 892 Printed Matter 585 659 795 400 894 Toys, Games and Sporting Goods 536 662 686 359 897 Jewellery 414 421 506 279 898 Musical Instruments 625 729 823 434 Source: Overseas Trade Statistics
Notes:
1. Full descriptions of the SITC trade classification headings are contained in Business Monitor MA21: Guide to the classifications for Overseas Trade Statistics.
2. Figures for food and drink are not included as they are the responsibility of MAFF.