§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the President of the Board of Trade what consideration he is giving to the effect of entry to the European Economic Community on the textile industry; whether safeguarding the interests of the textile industry is regarded as a matter for negotiation with the European Economic Community before entry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandI am considering this issue with the Textile Council and the Textile Council Imports Commission and will take full account of the interests of the textile industry during the negotiations.