§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received about extension of the European Community discipline on state subsidies to synthetic fibre production; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. NeedhamUnited Kingdom industry has told me that it hopes to see the synthetic fibres discipline renewed and strengthened. My Department has told the Commission—which has sole responsibility for decisions in this area—that the British Government strongly support this objective.