§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total volume output of the car industry last year and the number of people working in the industry; and what were the figures for each of the previous nine years.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe total volume output of the car industry as measured by the component of the current Index of Industrial Production corresponding to "Motor Vehicle Manufacturing" (Minimum List Heading 381 of the Standard Industrial Classification) is given in Table A.
The estimated number of employees in employment in the industry at June each year is given in Table B.
air shows in Great Britain; and in particular whether he will ensure that military aircraft should be subject to the same restrictions as civilian planes on such occasions.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThe oversight of safety precautions taken at air shows in the United Kingdom is, so far as civil aircraft are concerned, a matter for the Civil Aviation Authority. In the case of military aircraft the appropriate authority is the Ministry of Defence.