HC Deb 25 May 1971 vol 818 cc108-9W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the export earnings of the British motor car industry in each year between 1965 and 1970; and what these earnings represent in percentage terms of the total export earnings of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Noble

Following is the information:

UNITED KINGDOM EXPORTS
(including re-exports)
Motor vehicles (excluding motor cycles) and parts excluding engines £ million Percentage of Total Exports
1965 519 10.6
1966 525 10.0
1967 474 9.1
1968 600 9.3
1969 729 9.9
1970 771 9.6