HC Deb 27 January 1984 vol 52 c734W
Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 1983 what were the value and volume of United Kingdom exports and imports of cars, commercial vehicles and components, listed separately; what was the total United Kingdom production in each case; what was the percentage share of the United Kingdom industry of the United Kingdom market; and how, in each case, these figures compare with 1972.

Mr. Channon

[pursuant to his reply, 26 January 1984, c. 675]: Tables 1 to 4 provide the information readily available.

Table 4
United Kingdom Manufacturers Home Market Shares (h)
1983 1972
Passenger cars 43.1 76.5
Commercial vehicles (j) 65.8 (1973) 86.2

Source: Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

(h)=figures are not available for components.

(j)=figures for 1972 are not available.