HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 c472W
24. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many cars were imported into the United Kingdom for the 12 months ended 30th June 1978 and in each of the preceding four years; and how many were exported during the same period.

Mr. Meacher

Following is the information:

NUMBERS OF PASSENGER MOTOR CARS
Imported Exported
July 1973-June 1974 423,382 569,832
July 1974-June 1975 429,641 574,456
July 1975-June 1976 467,820 499,545
July 1976-June 1977 622,866 495,762
July 1977-June 1978 793,640 501,251

Source: United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics, SITC (R) 732.1 and 732.6, and SITC (R2) 781.0 and 784.1 (part).