§ 70. Mr. Bartlettasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the widespread fear among Americans anxious to buy British cars that they would have difficulty in obtaining spare parts; and what steps he is taking to encourage British manufacturers to organise joint selling and servicing centres in the United States.
§ Mr. BottomleyI am not aware of any such widespread fear. In view of the energy with which United Kingdom car manufacturers have organised and are organising the supply of spares and servicing arrangements in the United States, I do not consider such fear to be justified or that it is necessary to take steps on the lines suggested. If the hon. Member can give me an instance of a British car sold in the United States market without adequate ancillary service, I shall be pleased to go into the matter with the makers.