§ Mr. Tugendhatasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the actual rate of increase and the percentage rate of increase during 1971, and the first five months of 1972, respectively, of cars produced for export by foreign-owned Sharp's recommendation. Naturally
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe relevant figures are published only on an annual basis and I cannot add to the answer given to my hon. Friend on 2nd February.—[Vol. 830, c.137.]
§ Mr. Tugendhatasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the actual rate of increase and the percentage rate of increase during 1971, and the first five months of 1972, respectively, of imports of cars manufactured abroad by foreign-owned companies with manufacturing subsidiaries in Great Britain.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe registration in the United Kingdom of new cars manufactured abroad by foreign-owned groups with manufacturing subsidiaries in this country increased in number by nearly 22,500 (215 per cent.) in 1971, compared with 1970, and by 9,200 (104 per cent.) in January to April, 1972, the latest available figures, compared with the first four months of 1971. These figures cover the major makes involved; other similar imports are believed to be relatively small.