Economic Developments: Issues with Trade Unions - British Motor Industries (1976) Flashcards
What were car sales per year by the mid 1970’s in Britain?
1 million a year
What percentage of cars bought by British people were imported?
50%
What was the reputation of British-made cars in the 1970’s?
They were poor quality
Which company made the SD1 to try and get British customers?
British Leyland
What did Labour do for British Leyland in 1975? Why?
The government spent £1 billion to prevent British Leyland from going bankrupt
How many trade unions did Leyland use to get car parts?
17
What caused 600 Leyland workers to strike?
Cats got into their car factory
How many months did people have to wait to receive the SD1 after buying it?
They had to wait 9 months
What was the impact of the failure of the SD1?
It helped solidify the idea to Britain that foreign cars were better
How many cars an hour could South Korean workers produce?
25 cars an hour
What did Callaghan experience when he ordered a bullet-proof Jaguar?
The windows fell off
