HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 c49W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of total visible exports was accounted for by defence exports in 1989.

Mr. Sainsbury

In 1989 approximately 2.6 per cent. of United Kingdom total visible exports were accounted for by items falling under those customs tariff headings which have been identified by the Ministry of Defence as covering purely military equipment.

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