HC Deb 01 December 1972 vol 847 cc276-7W
Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will review the foreign quota of the import of vehicle rubber tyres.

Sir G. Howe

There are no quantitative restrictions on imports of rubber tyres into the United Kingdom.

Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to prevent dumping of road vehicle rubber tyres from Japan and Spain.

Sir G. Howe

Any application for antidumping action under the Customs Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act 1969 supported by reasonableprima facie grounds for the complaint will be promptly considered. Generally speaking dumping in this connection means exporting to the United Kingdom at prices lower than those obtained in the home market. The Act also requires the dumping to be causing or threatening material injury to the British producers.

Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to ensure that vehicle rubber tyres made outside the United Kingdom carry markings of countries of origin.

Sir G. Howe

I shall consider any evidence presented to me that origin marking of tyres would be in the interest of consumers.