HC Deb 05 April 1971 vol 815 cc1-2W
32. Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent Commonwealth countries have erected or increased tariffs against United Kingdom exports in the last 10 years.

Mr. John Davies

This information is not available in the form requested. During this period most Commonwealth countries have given particular sectors of their industries additional protection against imports from all sources including the United Kingdom, either by adjusting their tariff or by other non-tariff measures. In the case of the developed countries this has often been compensated by relaxation of protection in other sectors.

Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent Commonwealth countries have erected or increased non-tariff barriers against United Kingdom exports in the last 10 years.

Mr. John Davies

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to him earlier today.