HC Deb 13 April 1976 vol 909 cc497-8W
Mrs. Winifred Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he is

average earnings, (c) the level of the prices index (1945=100) and the percentage increase in each, for every up-rating in pensions since 1945.

Mr. Orme

The information requested is as follows:

aware of the state of the coopering trade in Scotland; and if he will take steps to cut down the imports of American casks and barrels.

Mr. Carmichael

Yes. But taking account of the interests of the distilling industry in this matter I do not think restrictions on the way in which casks and barrels are imported from America would be justified.

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