HC Deb 26 January 1987 vol 109 cc80-1W
Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what information he has about the proportion of cars sold in the United Kingdom which were assembled in the United Kingdom by the Rover Group, Ford, General Motors and Peugeot, respectively, for 1984, 1985 and 1986.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The following is the information requested, based on new car registration data for the United Kingdom.

Percentage
1984 1985 1986
Rover Group 100 100 100
Ford 57 56 64
General Motors 42 44 56
Peugeot/Talbol 35 31 35
Source: Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.