§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the number of washing machines produced and sold, respectively, in the United Kingdom in 1974 and if he will indicate the main countries of origin, and the proportions, of the balance of imports.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe information is as follows:
Washing machines produced in the United Kingdom, 1974 1,010,000 Washing machines sold in the United Kingdom, 1974 (including imports) 1,156,000
Source of imported washing machines, 1974: Per cent. Italy 299,000 81.9 France 23,000 6.3 West Germany 22,000 6.0 Spain 16,000 4.4 USA 2,000 0.6 Netherlands 2,000 0.6 All others 1,000 0.2 Total 365,000 100.0 Source: Business Monitor.