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Mr. Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the quantity of gasoline imported into the United Kingdom and exported in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the trend.
Mr. Meacher
Following is the information for trade under heading SITC(R) 332.1. The future trend depends upon refinery utilisation and investment.
| Thousand tons | |||
| 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | |
| Imports | |||
| Motor spirit | 2,564 | 2,153 | 2,578 |
| Other gasolene and light oils for similar uses | 3,333 | 3,183 | 3,408 |
| Exports | |||
| Motor spirit | 882 | 1,068 | 1,277 |
| Other gasolene and light oils for similar uses | 1,672 | 1,363 | 1,229 |