HC Deb 09 February 1999 vol 325 c164W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total value of exports from Wales to(a) EU countries and (b) the rest of the world in each of the last five years. [69788]

Mr. Hain

Export data on a regional basis are not currently available. HM Customs and Excise Department are reviewing the way export data are collected to enable regional data to be available after devolution.

Although responsibility for export promotion in Wales will be a matter for the National Assembly, the provision of export data will remain the responsibility of HM Customs and Excise Department.