HC Deb 29 October 1908 vol 195 cc490-1
MR. FELL

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade how many foreign-made motor cars were imported into the United Kingdom during the year 1907 and their value, and also the value of the parts and accessories imported; and how many British-made cars were exported during the same period and their value, and the value of the parts and accessories.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. CHURCHILL, Dundee)

The total number of imported motor cars consigned to the United Kingdom from foreign countries in 1907 was 4,791, of a declared value of £2,075,555. The value of parts and accessories of motor cars consigned from foreign countries was £2,472,289. During the same year 2,318 British-made motor cars were exported, valued at £857,647. The value of British-made parts and accessories exported was £467,311.

MR. HAROLD COX

Were any of these foreign cars sold to tariff reformers in this country?

[No Answer was returned.]