§ Mr. Nealeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much Spanish roofing slate is imported into the United Kingdom per annum.
§ Mr. ChannonThe available information is as follows:
Imports of slate roofing and wall tiles from Spain (Weight M.T.) 1980 373 1981 416 1982 882 1983* 3,553 * January to September. Source: Data corresponding to SITC/R2 Item 661 (part) in United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics.
§ Mr. Nealeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to prohibit the import of Spanish roofing slate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonThe Government are always ready to consider on their merits individual requests for import controls which are consistent with our international obligations. If my hon. Friend has evidence of unfair trading, I will naturally consider it carefully, and pursue the case vigorously.