§ Mr. FELLasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total value of the motor cars and parts and accessories of cars imported into this country during the 10 years ending 31st December, 1908?
Mr. TENNANTThe following statement gives the information desired by the hon. Member so far as the particulars are available:—
Year. Motor Cars. Motor Cycles. Parts of Motor Cars (including Chassis). Parts of Motor Cycles. Total. £ £ £ £ £ 1902 … … 992,229 110,836 1,103,065 1903 … … 1,714,166 274,387 1,988,553 1904. … … 2,080,871 30,855 343,569 16,872 2,471,667 1905 … … 2,438,002 55,788 929,121 24,055 3,446,966 1906 … … 2,486,337 50,433 1,885,323 30,371 4,452,464 1907 … … 2,080,266 50,650 2,472,620 28,096 4,631,532 1908 … … 1,389,552 36,258 2,722,909 29,182 4,177,901 NOTE.—Prior to 1902, the imports of motor cars and parts thereof were included under the heading of "Carriages, Wagonettes, Carts, etc., including those with Motors."