Car Sales

HC Deb 28 October 1987 vol 121 c290W

21. Mr. Morley

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what percentage of cars sold on the British market was imported from overseas in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Atkins

In 1986 imports accounted for 56 per cent. of the United Kingdom car market. In the first nine months of 1987, the import share has fallen to some 52 per cent.