HC Deb 04 February 1980 vol 978 cc46-7W
36. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how the import figures, both absolute and as a percentage of the total United Kingdom market, for passenger cars, pick-ups and commercial vehicles for 1979 compare with the same figures for 1965, 1970 and 1975, respectively.

Mr. Eyre: With permission, I will circulate the relevant figures in the Official Report.

NEW REGISTRATIONS OF IMPORTED VEHICLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Thousands
Imported Cars Total new registrations Imported (Per cent.) Imported Commercial vehicles* Total new registrations Imported (Per cent.)
1965 … … 56 1,099 (5) Not available 244 ..
1970 … … 154 1,077 (14) 10 257 4
1975 … … 398 1,194 (33) 25 225 11
1979 … … 966 1,716 (56) 70 306 23
* Prior to 1975, these figures do not include buses and coaches.
Source: Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.