HC Deb 16 June 1972 vol 838 cc444-5W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many commercial vehicles were manufactured in Great Britain in each year since 1958; and how many were exported.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Thousands
Year Number of weeks Total commercial vehicles produced in Great Britain of which Produced for export*
1958 53 313 121
1959 52 370 140
1960 52 458 168
1961 52 460 163
1962 52 425 155
1963 52 404 165
1964 53 465 179
1965 52 455 174
1966 52 439 178
1967 52 385 139
1968 52 409 150
1969 53 466 193
1970 52 458 190
1971 52 456 188
* These figures may differ from actual exports as recorded in the Overseas Trade Statistics because of differences in timing and coverage.

Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many motor cars were manufactured in Great Britain in each year since 1958; and how many were exported.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Thousands
Year Number of weeks Total cars Produced in Great Britain of which produced for export*
1958 53 1,052 522
1959 52 1,190 611
1960 52 1,353 575
1961 52 1,004 402
1962 52 1,249 551
1963 52 1,608 649
1964 53 1,868 706
1965 52 1,722 653
1966 52 1,604 625
1967 52 1,552 564
1968 52 1,816 803
1969 53 1,717 824
1970 52 1,641 723
1971 52 1,742 714
* These figures may differ from actual exports as recorded in the Overseas Trade Statistics because of differences in timing and coverage.