§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received from the Worsted Spinners Federation Ltd. about the mass importation of cut-price acrylic yarns from the Far East; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement on his policy on this matter.
§ Mr. MeacherThe Worsted Spinners Federation Ltd. has discussed this matter with officials of my Department. I understand that it is about to put a detailed case for restraining these imports to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and it will be given urgent consideration.