HC Deb 29 July 1983 vol 46 c734W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes in the level of imports of Chinese silk there have been over the last 10 years.

Mr. Channon

This information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the current level of the quota for Chinese silk imports.

Mr. Channon

The 1983 quotas for imports of Chinese silk are 64 tonnes of silk fabric and 6 tonnes of silk yarn.