HC Deb 05 June 1951 vol 488 c102W
78. Mr. W. T. Paling

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the large imports of cloth and blanket lengths from Italy are subsidised as these goods are marketed here at far below fair competitive prices.

Mr. Bottomley

I have made inquiries and am informed that the Italian Government do not subsidise the export of textiles of any kind.

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