§ Mr. Mulleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he had with the producers of ferro-alloys before he made the Import Duties (Developing Countries) Order, Statutory Instrument No. 1882; and if he is aware of the difficulties that it will cause such producers.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantIndustry generally has been kept informed about the scheme during the last three years while the details were being worked out. Detailed consultations on specific products would not have been appropriate since our offer had to be considered on236W a broad basis, having, regard to the offers of other countries. If any serious difficulties arise, industry can have recourse to the safeguard arrangements described by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade in the House on 8th December during the debate on the order.