§ Mr. Brightasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether the Government have any plans to ask Japanese motor manufacturers to restrict their share of the United Kingdom's domestic market to below 10 per cent.
§ Mr. ParkinsonNo. The Japanese share of the United Kingdom market for the first half of 1980 was 10.64 per cent. very much in line with recent years. However, we have noted recent relatively high shipments from Japan against the back-ground of a declining market and we have explained to the Japanese authorities our concern that their industry should continue its policy of restraint in its sales to this country.