Machine Tool Industry

Mr. Skinner
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage share of the home market in machine tools was held by United Kingdom manufacturers in 1970 and 1980.

Mr. MacGregor
The percentage share of the home market in machine tools held by United Kingdom manufacturers in 1970 and 1980 was 61 per cent. and 51 per cent. respectively.

Mr. Skinner
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage share of the world market was held by the United Kingdom machine tool industry in 1970 and 1980.

Mr. MacGregor
No estimates are available from official sources. However estimates of the world market share held by the United Kingdom machine tool industry published by the American Machinist are 6 per cent. in 1970 and 5 per cent. in 1980.