HC Deb 07 July 1988 vol 136 c667W
Mr. Holt

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what percentage of British produced cars built in each of the past three years was capable, without adaptation, of using unleaded petrol.

Mr. Atkins

According to industry estimates the figures requested are as follows:

Per cent.
1985 3.5
1986 5.5
1987 7.0

The percentage of British cars which are capable of using unleaded petrol without adaptation is expected to increase rapidly in 1988.