§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) whether he has made any assessment of likely levels of import penetration of overseas manufactured products following the announcement of specifications for citizens band radio equipment; and what means are available to limit such penetration;
(2) if he will take steps to limit any sudden substantial increase in the imports of citizens band radio equipment which may arise following the announcements of specifications for such equipment.
§ Mr. BiffenNo realistic forecast of import levels is possible at this stage. Under international law—notably Community legislation and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade—safeguard action to limit imports from non-Community sources is possible in cases where imports of a product increase rapidly to such an extent that they cause or threaten to cause serious injury to the domestic industry. If such a situation were to arise in connection with citizens band radio equipment the Government would consider the case on its merits.