HC Deb 29 April 1977 vol 930 c483W
Mr. Edward Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to reach a final decision on the installation in England of Japanese colour television manufacturing facilities.

Mr. Alan Williams

I am still considering this matter but hope to come to a decision soon.

Mr. Edward Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proportion of the output of Japanese colour television sets manufactured in Wales was exported in 1976.

Mr. Alan Williams

Only two such firms were in operation. Export figures from individual companies are confidential.

Mr. Edward Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what reduction in imports of colour television sets into the United Kingdom has taken place as a result of the establishment of colour television manufacturing facilities by Japanese companies in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Alan Williams

There has been a reduction in imports of colour television sets into the United Kingdom from Japan; but what part is attributable to the establishment of colour television manufacturing facilities by Japanese companies in the United Kingdom cannot be stated.