HC Deb 25 May 1978 vol 950 cc652-3W
Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement about the progress of negotiations for a revision of the EEC-Spain trade agreement to secure tariff concessions on those exports to Spain which do not at present receive them.

Mr. Dell

In December 1977 the EEC put forward proposals for a revision of the EEC-Spain trade agreement. Initial exchanges with Spain have taken place, but it is too soon to predict when negotiations will be concluded.

Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what recent representations he has received about the dumping of Spanish paper tissue products in the United Kingdom; and what action he has taken.

Mr. Dell

I have received a number of letters indicating the industry's concern about prices of imported Spanish toilet tissue. We are ensuring that the EEC Commission is kept informed of any fresh evidence received.