HC Deb 10 July 1980 vol 988 cc234-5W
Mr. Beaumont-Dark

asked the Secretary of State for Trade, in view of the growing trade in secondhand Japanese cars imported straight from reconditioning plants in Japan, if he is satisfied with this trade in pre-1977 models; and if he will consider imposing restrictions to make such trade conform to present practice.

Mr. Parkinson

[pursuant to his reply, 7 July 1980 c. 9]: Imports of secondhand Japanese motor cars are very small. A careful watch is, however, being kept on the situation. Such cars must of course comply with the relevant provisions of the Construction and Use and Lighting Regulations.