HC Deb 29 March 1982 vol 21 c1W
5. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what are the figures for United Kingdom trade in motor vehicles and components with Spain during the last 12 months for which figures are available, and for the preceding year.

Mr. Biffen

There is a continuing large deficit in the trade in motor vehicles and a small surplus in components. The figures are:

Trade in Motor Vehicles
(£ million)
Exports f.o.b. Imports c.i.f.
1979 5 113
1980 4 139
March 1980-February 1981 4 127

Trade in Vehicle Components
(£ million)
Exports f.o.b. Imports c.i.f
1979 28 13
1980 33 26

The figures for March 1980 to February 1981 are not available for vehicle components.