It should be noted that exporters already approved for "UK exports" are not automatically able to use this facility.

UK export controls on technology make specific provisions for electronic transfers of military technology.

Scotland's share of UK exports showed a marginal increase to 9.5%, compared with 9.4% in 1989.

The matrix numbers were identical to those on the UK "export" issue.

- Consumption based accounting does take the emissions from UK exports and allocate these to other countries.

UK exports of oil-related goods and services have been estimated at more than £5 billion a year in value.

In comparison, 54pc of UK exports go to the single market.

In 2007 UK exports were valued at £221bn.

The demand for UK exports will thus increase.

In 1991, UK exports climbed to a record level of £103,804 million.