§ 21. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the effect on employment in the British motor car industry of the estimated current annual level of import penetration of 37 per cent.; and if he is satisfied that Government employment policy is encouraging confidence in those employed in the industry.
§ Mr. GoldingWhile any reduction in the level of import penetration achieved by British car manufacturers would be likely to benefit employment in the industry, we cannot quantify this. I am satisfied that the policies of the Government have encouraged confidence in those employed in the car industry, as they have in other industries generally.