§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when his
1975 1976 1977 1978 (1st January 1978-31st May 1978) Foreign cars … … … 40 47 21 22 Foreign motor cycles … … … 232 429 587 113 Until 31st March 1978, a vehicle bought by a police authority was regarded as foreign if it bore the name of a firm based outside this country. With effect from 1st April 1978, forces are asked instead to notify the Home Office of purchases of vehicles assembled abroad.