Public Sector (Imports)

HC Deb 23 January 1968 vol 757 cc59-60W

36. Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to ensure that imports are not unnecessarily increased by public sector purchases of foreign goods.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Government Departments already buy British goods when they are competitive with, and as suitable as, the best foreign products. Other purchasers in the public sector are expected to follow the same line.