HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 cc496-7W
80. Mr. Pavitt

asked the President of the Board of Trade how far tariff preferences are given to cotton textiles, jute goods, sports goods, leather and leather goods, stainless steel cutlery and musical instruments imported from Pakistan; if it is intended that any such preferences should be maintained in the event of Great Britain joining the Common Market; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Crosland

Tariff preferences are given to all the commodities mentioned by my hon. Friend. We hope to revive the provisional agreement reached in 1962 on trade arrangements for developing independent Commonwealth countries, like Pakistan, for whom association is not appropriate.