PMQT Written Answers – 14 June 1991

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 14th June 1991.

PRIME MINISTER:

Japanese Cars

Mrs. Currie : To ask the Prime Minister if he will oppose the views expressed in the European Parliament that Japanese marque cars should be subject to a quota whether imported into the European Community or manufactured within its borders; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister : Cars manufactured in the European Community are European whatever the nationality of the manufacturer. I strongly oppose any attempt to restrict the circulation of such cars within the Community, for example, by incorporating them in a single quota with imports from Japan as suggested in the European Parliament debate. The Government’s position on this question has been made quite clear to the EC Commission.