HC Deb 16 May 1980 vol 984 c675W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, further to his reply dated 15 November 1979 concerning the production and export of motor cars, whether he will now provide figures for the calendar year 1979 for each country.

Mr. David Mitchell

Following is the information:

PRODUCTION AND EXPORTS OF CARS IN CERTAIN MAJOR COUNTRIES, 1979
Number in '000s
Production Exports
United Kingdom 1,070 410
West Germany 3,933 1,997
France 3,220 1,698
Italy 1,481 648
USA 8,434 256
Japan 6,176 3,102

Source: Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

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