§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what method the overseas trade statistics listing exports of live farm animals by species have been derived for(a) 1993, (b) 1994, (c) 1995 and (d) 1996. [13551]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 31 January 1997]: Overseas trade statistics for exports from the United Kingdom to countries outside the European Community are compiled from customs declarations made to HM Customs and Excise by exporters and their agents.
Overseas trade statistics for dispatches from the United Kingdom to other members of the European Community are compiled from returns sent by traders and their agents to the tariff and statistical office of HM Customs and Excise through the Intrastat system. The Intrastat system was established in 1993.