Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Technology whether, in view of the recent decline in the home market for motor cars and the probability of unemployment in the motor industry in the winter, he will take steps to lessen the restrictions on the home market.
§ Mr. BennNew car registrations in recent months are showing signs of some improvement in home market demand. Short-time working is at a lower level than in the corresponding periods of the last two years. I am continuing to keep a close watch on developments.