Motor Cars (Exports/Imports)

HC Deb 08 November 1982 vol 31 cc18-9W

21. Mr. Aitken

asked the Minister for Trade what is the average tariff imposed on a Spanish-made motor car when imported into the United Kingdom; and how it compares with the average tariff imposed on a British-made motor car when exported to Spain.

Mr. Peter Rees

The duty on cars imported into the Community from Spain is 4.2 per cent.; Spain imposes a duty of 36.7 per cent. on cars from the Community.