§ Mr. FELLasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the number and value of the motor cars imported into this country from the United States of America during the months of June, July, and August; and if all the space available in ships has been engaged for the transport of such motor cars for many months to come?
Mr. RUNCIMANThe following statement gives the particulars required by the hon. Member:—
Statement showing the number and value of motor cars, complete, and chassis, and the value of parts of motor cars imported into the United Kingdom which were consigned from the United States in each of the months of June, July, and August, 1915.
IMPORTS into the United Kingdom from the United States. (a) Motor Cars, complete. — Number. Value. £ June … 2,486 468,127 July … 1,559 287,412 August … 1,496 262,393
(b) Motor Chassis. — Number. Value. £ June … 135 68,004 July … 250 101,475 August … 153 44,351
(c) Parts of Motor Cars (value only). — Rubber Tyres, Tubes (not imported with complete Motor Cars). Other Parts. £ £ June … 45,270 50,532 July … 85,416 100,509 August … 121,194 196,858