HC Deb 06 March 1962 vol 655 c55W
Mr. Hocking

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total value of cameras, based on selling price, sold in the United Kingdom during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1961; and what was the value of cameras assembled in this country and made from British manufactured components.

Mr. Erroll

The information asked for is not available, but manufacturers' sales of cameras, other than cinematograph cameras, to the home market in the 12 months ended September, 1961, at manufacturers' selling prices were £1,699,000. In the same period imports at c.i.f. prices were £2,891,000.