§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the percentage change in the levels of exports of buses, coaches and mini-buses between 1988 and 1992; what were corresponding figures for United Kingdom (i) imports and (ii) exports from Germany, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Spain and France; which countries accounted for the bulk of the change in United Kingdom exports; and when he expects United Kingdom exports to reach their 1988 level.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe available data are published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited in the annual series of "Motor Industry of Great Britain, World Automotive Statistics". Data for United Kingdom exports of buses and coaches, defined as vehicles with 10 seats or more, in total and by country can be found in table 62; the equivalent for imports is in table 91. This publication is available in the Library of the House. My Department does not forecast the balance of payments.