European Economic Community

HC Deb 24 November 1970 vol 807 cc89-90W

Mr. Moyle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the

he estimates that expenditure under the Local Employment Acts will have built up to an additional £25 million; and how it will then be divided into their various main elements.

Sir J. Eden

This additional expenditure is expected to build up to about £25 million a year by 1974–75. Its detailed composition will depend on the response of industry and local authorities to the increases in assistance under the Local Employment Acts.

Mr. Dell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will publish figures of expenditure under the Local Employment Acts over the last 10 years divided into their various main elements.

Sir J. Eden

The following is the information:

United Kingdom intends to apply for a nil tariff from the European Economic Community for petroleum products, casein, acetylene black, bars and rods of nickel copper alloy, sulphur, cobalt oxide, calcium carbide, East India kips, heavy jute goods, hand knotted carpets, coir mats and matting, tea and sports goods, including cricket bats, and tropical hardwoods.

Mr. Noble

No, except for tea the duty on which has been suspended by the European Economic Communty since 1963.