§ Mr. John GarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has made to the United States Government about the effect which the United States luxury tax is having upon British car manufacturers seeking to export to the United States; and what response he has received.
§ Mr. SainsburyVigorous representations have been made to the Administration on the adverse impact of the luxury tax on United Kingdom car exports. While a formal reply is awaited to my right hon. Friend's request558W to the United States Secretary of the Treasury that exemption for cars should be included in the budget, we are continuing to put over the case for repeal in tandem with our own industry to both the Administration and senior Members of Congress.