HC Deb 26 April 1976 vol 910 c10W
31. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many light bulbs intended for use as replacements in motor vehicles have been imported over each of the past three years; what was the cost in each case in £ sterling; and if he will publish the names of the countries involved.

Mr. Meacher

Figures for bulbs intended as replacements are not available. Total imports of bulbs under 28 volts for motor vehicles in 1973, 1974 and 1975 were 22, 28 and 34 million respectively, valued at £1.7, £2.5 and £2.5 million cif. Principal suppliers were Hungary, Hong Kong and the Netherlands.

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