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Written question asked by James Pawsey (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If he will comment on the United Kingdom's balance of trade with EU countries, with special reference to heavy electrical products. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Pawsey: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's balance of trade with EU countries, with special reference to heavy electrical products. [19464] Mr. Nelson: British exports of goods to the EU doubled between 1988 and 1995. During the same period exports of heavy electrical products rose by 116 per cent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19464; 292 c630W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Industry Balance of trade Electrical engineering
Contains statistics
Yes