§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the total value of imports of both leather and synthetic footwear from(a) the Republic of Korea and (b) Taiwan, in each of the past three years.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 19 February 1990]: The available figures are as follows:
United Kingdom imports of footwear by country of origin Leather uppers £000l Rubber-plastic uppers £0002 (a) Republic of Korea 1987 16,862 2,807 1988 42,931 4,367 1989 47,236 6,076 (b) Taiwan 1987 22,239 29,099 1988 34,648 27,975 1989 44,038 21,662 Source: Customs and Excise-British Footwear Manufacturers Federation.
1 All men's women's and children's footwear with leather uppers, including sports and safety footwear, but excluding slippers.
2 Waterproof and non-waterproof footwear with rubber or plastic uppers, but excluding footwear with textile uppers.