§ Mr. Murphyasked the Minister for Trade if he will take steps to promote a "Buy British" campaign.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe Government welcome increased recognition of the advantages of buying British goods that are fully competitive in terms of value for money. However, a campaign to buy British regardless of quality and price would be inconsistent with the interests of consumers, and with the efforts being made by the government and industry to improve our industrial competitiveness so that we can sell British both at home and abroad. Nor would it be consistent with our international obligations.