HC Deb 19 October 1950 vol 478 cc2201-2
6. Mr. Crouch

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of motorcycles manufactured in Great Britain during the last 12 months; the number and value of those exported; and the number and value of those sent to the United States of America, respectively.

Mr. H. Wilson

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Crouch

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure us that every encouragement and assistance will be given to the motorcycling industry to develop still further their better models and enable them to keep the high position they hold today of leading in the international races of the world?

Mr. Wilson

I agree that this is a most valuable export trade. I think there are very encouraging possibilities of its expansion in the United States, and while I was there I went into the matter with the trade. I am satisfied that much more can still be done.

Following is the information:

The number of motorcycles manufactured in Great Britain in the 12 months ended August, 1950, was 165,764. United Kingdom exports in the same period amounted to 71,338, valued at £6,606,058, of which 7,975, valued at £840,428, were exported to the United States of America.