§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total production of footwear in Britain in 1979 and at the latest available date; and what was the total import penetration at the same dates.
§ Mr. LeighTotal production, in terms of gross output for the footwear industry (SIC 4510) was £916 million in 1979, and £1,354 million in 1988 (latest available period). Import penetration for the same periods was 34 per cent. in 1979, and 48 per cent. in 1988.