§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many microprocessors are currently being used in motor vehicles manufactured in the following countries: the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, France and the United States of America.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldIn the United Kingdom microprocessors are used only in one luxury model. I am not aware of any figures on the number of microprocessors being used in motor vehicles manufactured in other countries, but it is known that the United States has a lead.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry to what extent microprocessors have been used to effect fuel conservation in, and the avoidance of pollution from, motor vehicles.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe major automotive manufacturers in the United States, Western Europe and Japan are actively pursuing the development of614W economic and reliable microprocessor engine control systems.