HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 c928W
36. Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of washing machines sold in the United Kingdom is imported and home-produced, respectively, for the latest convenient period and for the same period one year previously.

Mr. Les Huckfield

In the first half of 1976, 29 per cent. by number of domestic washing machines sold in the United Kingrom were imported and 71 per cent. home produced. Comparable figures for the first half of 1975 were 27 per cent. and 73 per cent., respectively.