HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 cc5-6W
47. Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he has had with trade unions in the car industry about the consequences for employment if the Government decide to lower the tariff barriers against imported cars.

53. Mr. Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what further consideration he has given to the question of reducing tariffs on cars imported from abroad.

54. Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now indicate the imported goods on which he is considering unilateral tariff cuts for the purposes of increasing competition; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Davies

I would refer to the answer given today to Questions by the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) and the hon. Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Mr. Carter).