HC Deb 17 June 1965 vol 714 c92W
42. Mr. Robert Howarth

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consider, during the negotiations for a new overall quota of cotton textiles imports, including all countries within the quota system so as to ensure that avoidance does not take place.

Mr. Jay

These quotas are negotiated in connection with the G.A.T.T. Long Term Arrangement which applies only to imports which threaten to disrupt our market. I am aware of the danger of avoidance and intend to watch developments closely.