HC Deb 29 March 1971 vol 814 c255W
39. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the dates and places of the meetings he has held for the purpose of consulting the Indian Government about cotton imports into the United Kingdom.

Mr. Anthony Grant

As the hon. Member is aware, official discussions took place in New Delhi in December, 1969. These were followed by technical discussions between the industries in London and Manchester in January and June last year. The present position is that against the background of these discussions we have made a formal request to the Indian Government for waiver of our relevant obligations under the Trade Agreement.