HC Deb 24 January 1978 vol 942 cc572-3W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many cars were sold by United Kingdom firms to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics during the period from January to October 1977; for what total price; how many Soviet cars were imported by Great Britain from the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics during the same period: and for what total price.

Mr. Meacher

In the period January to October 1977, 13,373 passenger motor cars valued at £11.5 million c.i.f. were imported into the United Kingdom from the USSR, and 29 cars valued at £70,000 f.o.b. were exported.

Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will give the latest annual figures for cars and components imported by British-based motor manufacturing companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Meacher

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, United Kingdom sales in 1977 of models imported by the four major motor manufacturers were about 144,000, accounting for 11 per cent. of total new car registrations. Information on imports of com

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
Number 208,239 216,701 208,063 231,861 159,126 121,236 129,209 131,396
Value (£m. f.o.b.) 74.8 79.8 81.0 110.2 84.9 105.5 172.0 232.6

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