§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the President of the Board of Trade how many British firms supplying materials and components to the Volkswagen car company during the last 12 months have been informed that they will receive no further orders; what reason was given; and what is the approximate amount of British exports likely to be lost as a result.
§ Mr. RedheadFour British firms are known to have been informed by Volkswagen that they will receive no further orders so long as the 15 per cent. surcharge on imports remains in force. The information requested in the last part of the Question is not available.