HC Deb 18 June 1973 vol 858 cc17-9W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many British companies are operating in Zaire; what is the total British investment in that

percentage increase in each case over the preceding comparable period;

(2) what were the exports by volume and value of the foreign-owned motor companies with production facilities in the United Kingdom in 1971, 1972 and the first four months of 1973; and what was the percentage increase in each case over the preceding, comparable period;

(3) what were the imports by volume and value of the foreign-owned motor companies with production facilities in the United Kingdom in 1971, 1972 and the first four months of 1973; and what was the percentage increase in each case over the preceding comparable period.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The available information on production and exports, conforming as closely as possible to that requested, is shown below; corresponding figures for imports are not available:

country; and how it compares with that of Japan.

Sir G. Howe

According to my information some 20 British companies are operating in Zaire through subsidiary or associated companies. The book value of the investments of these companies in Zaire has been estimated at about £25 million. A comparable figure for investments by Japanese companies is thought to be of the order of £18 million to £20 million.