HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 c221W
38. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement about the exports of the British car industry and their contribution to the current account of the balance of payments.

Mr. Chataway

In the period January to April this year exports of motor vehicles, engines and parts were valued at £287 million; this represented 9 per cent. of total exports of goods.