European Economic Community

HC Deb 14 February 1972 vol 831 cc18-9W

Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had, during his review of regional policy, with the Common Market Commission about the compatibility of different types of State aids with the provisions of the Treaty of Rome; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The views of the Commission on these matters are well known.

Mr. Mudd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what anti-dumping controls are held by the European Economic Community against surpluses from Japan, South Africa and the South American countries.

Mr. Anthony Grant

E.E.C. Regulation No. 459/68 provides for anti-dumping action consistent with the G.A.T.T. code to be taken by the Community against any non-member country. Additionally E.E.C. Regulation No. 1025/70 provides for appropriate protective measures to be taken against goods imported in such large quantities or under such conditions as to prejudice the interests of the Community.