§ Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) how many colour television sets Japanese companies in the United Kingdom have made in 1974, 1975 and 1976; and what proportion of their material content is of United Kingdom origin;
(2) whether he will give figures breaking down the labour content of colour television receivers assembled by Japanese manufacturers in the United Kingdom between its Far Eastern content and its British content, having particular regard to the labour content of manufacturing the components and sub-assemblies used. used.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI regret that, as provided in the Statistics of Trade Act 1947, for reasons of confidentiality affecting the affairs of a particular producer, I am unable to supply the information sought by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Industry what agreement exists between Her Majesty's Government and Japanese colour television manufacturers in the United Kingdom regarding the use of British-made components.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe Japanese companies manufacturing in the United Kingdom clearly understand that Her Majesty's Government expect them to maximise the use of United Kingdom-made components and materials in their products.