HC Deb 11 May 1983 vol 42 c315W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has made any assessment of the effect of imports of power tools from Japan on domestic manufacturers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

No. There have been no representations on the subject from industry. The Japanese share of United Kingdom imports of electrical power tools has fallen over the past five years from 19 per cent. to 14 per cent.