HC Deb 20 January 1978 vol 942 cc397-8W
Mr. Roper

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the present posi tion on the import of yarn from Turkey as a result of the recent changes in international textile arrangements.

Mr. Meacher

United Kingdom imports of cotton yarn from Turkey are covered by assurances which the EEC has secured from representatives of the Turkish industry about the level of their exports of a number of textile products to Community markets. There will be limits both on exports to the Community as a whole and to individual member States. The European Commission is commited to ensuring that these limits are adhered to.