HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c368W
Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many cycles were sold in Great Britain in 1982; how many in 1982 were of British manufacture; and how many of the cycles of British manufacture were partly assembled from imported parts.

Mr. Butcher

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total value of sales of new cycles and cycle accessories in 1982.

Mr. Butcher

The latest available information relates to 1980. It is estimated that consumer spending on new bicycles and cycle accessories in the United Kingdom in that year amounted to £109 million.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what was the total value of exports of new cycles and cycle accessories of British manufacture in 1982;

(2) what was the total value of imports of new cycles and cycle accessories in the United Kingdom in 1982;

(3) what was the total value of raw materials imported for the manufacture of cycle accessories in 1982.

Mr. Channon

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.