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Mr. Peter Morrison
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the bulk volume of textile imports into the United Kingdom in each year since 1970.
Mr. Meacher
Following is the available information:
| Thousand tonnes | |||||
| 1974 | … | … | … | … | 536 |
| 1975 | … | … | … | … | 493 |
| 1976 | … | … | … | … | 562 |
| 1977 | … | … | … | … | 582 |
a) These figures cover wool tops; synthetic and regenerated (artificial) fibres; knitted or crocheted fabrics, elastic or rubberized; and textile yarn, fabrics, made up articles and related products (other than textile clothing).
( b) Details by quantity for the earlier years are not available on a basis directly comparable with those given for 1974 onwards.