HC Deb 12 January 1998 vol 304 cc119-20W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each year since 1978–79 the number of new motor cars registered in Scotland. [22391]

Mr. McLeish

The number of new cars registered in Scotland each year since 1978 is set out in the table.

Year New registrations of cars Thousands
1978 135.5
1979 136.4
1980 127.8
1981 126.2
Year New registrations of cars Thousands
1982 132.5
1983 154.2
1984 144.8
1985 144.7
1986 147.8
1987 154.5
1988 164.8
1989 175.8
1990 160.3
1991 127.2
1992 129.8
1993 146.0
1994 143.3
1995 144.5
1996 153.8