Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what representations he has made to the Italian Government on the subject of the taxation of luxury cars in Italy;
(2) what representations he has made to the European Commission on the subject of the taxation of luxury cars in Italy;
(3) what representations he has received on the effect of the Italian taxation system on exports of luxury cars to Italy.
§ Mr. NeedhamOfficials have made written and oral representations in Brussels in support of a formal complaint to the Commission by a British car manufacturer. The British embassy in Rome has raised the issue with the Italian Government. We have made clear our willingness to discuss further action to help British car manufacturers affected by the Italian tax.