§ 39. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he is aware that in the first 11 months of 1963 America imported 216,784 Volkswagen motor cars as compared to 19,247 M.G.s, by the biggest British exporter; what steps he is taking to encourage or compel British manufacturers to compete better in export markets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. du CannThese figures do not represent the total effort of the British motor industry. The industry's export effort and the problems arising in overseas markets are under continuous study by the National Advisory Council for the Motor Manufacturing Industry and the Board of Trade's export services are available to help British manufacturers expand their exports. Compulsion however would be neither appropriate nor practicable.