§ 1. Mr. HALESasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that arrangements have now been completed by Japanese motor manufacturers in Tokio for the importation into Calcutta and other Indian ports of a considerable number of cheap Japanese motor cars closely resembling British cars in size and pattern; and will he, in the interests of the buying public, communicate with the Indian Government that such cars shall be plainly stamped with the country of origin in order that these cars can be easily identified by intending purchasers?
§ THE SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Sir Samuel Hoare)I will communicate my hon. Friend's suggestion to the Government of India.
§ 24. Mr. HALESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that arrangements are now being made with certain motor dealers in England for the importation of cheap Japanese cars at a cost of less than half the price of British 1542 cars of similar construction and size; and if he will, at the earliest possible moment, make arrangements in order to prevent serious injury being done to the British motor-car industry?
§ The DEPUTY PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)My attention had not previously been called to this matter, but if my hon. Friend or the trade association concerned would care to furnish me with any definite information I shall, of course, be glad to consider it.
§ Mr. HALESIs my hon. Friend aware that, if this invasion be permitted, it will do the gravest injury to the motor industry and have the effect of further deteriorating the value of every secondhand car in this country?