HC Deb 18 November 1966 vol 736 cc203-4W
Mr. Lubbock

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that primary cells and batteries to the value of £33,580 were imported from Canada in the first quarter of 1966, and that £158,066 worth of the same products were imported from the United States of America during that period; and what action he is taking to ensure that importers 'consider obtaining these goods from British manufacturers.

Mr. Darling

Yes, but these imports are small in relation to U.K. production and are greatly exceeded by exports. While the Government hope that purchasers are aware of British sources of competitive goods and give them full consideration, I do not think that there is any useful action which we could take in this case.