HC Deb 17 April 1930 vol 237 cc3105-6W
Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade the latest quarterly and yearly figures respectively, available of the prices and production of the various makes of motor cycles?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

According to the "Review of the British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industry" issued by the British Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufacturers and Traders Union, the average retail prices of motor cycles made by the leading British manufacturers and sold under their own proprietary trade marks, were as follow:

2¼ H.P. 3½ H.P. 6 H.P. 7 H.P.
£ £ £ £
1926 36 50 70 75
1927 36 43 70 75

Similar information relating to 1924 and 1925 was given to the hon. Member on 4th April last. The production of motor cycles in Great Britain during recent years is estimated in the abovementioned publication as follows:

1926 120,000
1927 162,000
1928 144,000
1929 146,000

Information is only available for complete calendar years.