Motor Cars

HC Deb 10 November 1969 vol 791 c1W

39. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Technology how many motorcars were registered in the United Kingdom for the first six months of 1969; and how this compares with the first six months of 1968.

Mr. Carmichael

569,036, 16 per cent. fewer than last year.

40. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Technology what was the production of motorcars for the first six months of 1969; and how this compares with the first six months of 1968.

Mr. Carmichael

936,402, 2 per cent. fewer than last year.

Mr. Sheldon

asked the Minister of Technology what estimate he has made of the number and value of motor car imports for 1969.

Mr. Carmichael

Nearly 110,000 cars, with a value of about £57 million.