HC Deb 03 July 1981 vol 7 c516W
Mr. John Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has made to the EEC Commission on the export subsidy offered to footwear manufacturers by the Brazilian Government.

Mr. Biffen

I view with serious concern the export subsidy offered to footwear manufacturers by the Brazilian Government and I am urging the European Commission to give urgent consideration to possible courses of action to protect the interests of the Community industry.