§ 39. Mr. Gowerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has noted the extent of the achievement of British motor car manufacturers in sustaining exports in recent years to countries of the European Economic Community; what assessment he has made 263W of the effect on these exports of the next adverse movement of the European Economic Community common external tariff; and what will be the policy of Her Majesty's Government to enable the industry to maintain its exports.
§ Mr. RedheadYes. Exports of cars to the E.E.C. have increased by 85 per cent. over the last four years, though there was a fall in 1964. The next movement towards the common external tariff will result in the reduction in the tariffs on cars imported into France and Italy and the Government are working for a further reduction in tariffs in the Kennedy Round.