HC Deb 28 June 1982 vol 26 cc209-10W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for Trade if he will publish a table showing the United Kingdom's balance of trade with Spain for each year since 1965.

Dr. Vaughan

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for Trade what is the import duty imposed by Spain on the import of forgings and tools into that country; and what are the figures for imports into the United Kingdom from Spain.

Dr. Vaughan

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for Trade whether he has had discussions with his colleagues in the European Economic Community about requiring Spain to reduce its import duties on forgings and tools to levels similar to those imposed by the European Economic Community or, conversely, raising import duties on Spanish goods to an equivalent level to those imposed by Spain; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Vaughan

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for Trade what progress is being made to renegotiate the trading agreement signed between Spain and the European Economic Community in 1970 which gave Spain preferential treatment.

Dr. Vaughan

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.