Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, If he will make statement on the future of the motor car industry in the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make statement on the future of the motor car industry in the United Kingdom. [139560] Mr. Alan Johnson: The UK motor industry continues to have good prospects, with new production lines coming on stream in 2001. 1999 car production was the highest since 1972; sales were the fourth highest on record and UK exports were the highest ever. Since 1997, some 9,600 new jobs have been announced with over £3 billion of new investment.

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