HC Deb 26 February 1996 vol 272 c314W
Mr. David Shaw

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the level of exports of(a) military goods and services, (b) dual-use goods and services and (c) other goods and services between 1974 and 1979. [16902]

Mr. Nelson

Information on UK exports of identified defence equipment and total goods and services is given in the table. Information on defence services and on dual-use goods and services is not available.

Value of UK exports
£ million, current prices
Year Military goods Total goods Total services Total goods and services
1974 179 16,191 6,597 22,788
1975 198 19,429 7,678 27,107
1976 218 25,139 10,010 35,149
1977 356 31,921 11,615 43,536
1978 392 35,280 12,495 47,775
1979 393 40,400 14,427 54,827

Sources: UK Defence Statistics, Ministry of Defence.

The Pink Book, United Kingdom Balance of Payments.

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