§ 84. Mr. Boardmanasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will prohibit the import into this country of garments sold at less than half the Lancashire manufacturer's cost of production, samples of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Leigh.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuNo, but the Board of Trade stands ready at any time to consider applications for anti-dumping action, supported by necessary information.
§ 86. Mr. Mappasked the President of the Board of Trade what consultative machinery exists between his Department and the Textile Council in respect of cotton textile imports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mappasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his discussions with the Portuguese Government in regard to cotton textile imports from that country.
§ Mr. JayI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Heywood and Royton (Mr. Barrett) on Thursday, 23rd February, 1967.—[Vol. 741, c.331–2.]