Lancashire Cotton Industry (European Economic Community)

HC Deb 22 March 1967 vol 743 c275W

Mr. Mahon

asked the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the effect on the Lancashire cotton industry of Great Britain's entry into the Common Market, in view of the present crisis in the industry.

Mr. Jay

This assessment would depend on the arrangements for entry. At present, imports of cotton textiles from the E.E.C. into the U.K. are subject to a tariff.