HC Deb 18 January 1979 vol 960 c893W
Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the number of registered cars per thousand population in 1976 to 1977 in each member of the EEC, the United States of America, Japan and Canada, respectively.

Mr. Horam:

The available estimates are as follows:

REGISTERED CARS PER THOUSAND POPULATION
Country 1976 1977
United Kingdom 260 260
Belgium 280 290
Denmark 260 270
France 300 320
Germany 310 330
Ireland 180 180
Italy 280 290
Luxembourg 360 400
Netherlands 280 290
Canada 380 390
Japan 160 180
USA 500 530