HC Deb 17 May 1971 vol 817 cc206-7W
75. Mr. Trew

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has made in Brussels about the possible effects on the British paper industry of associate membership of the European Economic Community for Sweden.

76. Mr. White

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has made in Brussels about the possible effects on the British paper industry of associate membership of the European Economic Community for Finland.

Mr. Anthony Grant

None. It is not possible at this stage to foresee the effects of the arrangements which Sweden and Finland will conclude with the European Economic Community.

77. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the Common Market countries scheme to allow duty-free imports on a quota basis of cotton textiles is due to commence; and if Great Britain proposes to harmonise its arrangements for this commodity by not imposing the proposed levying duty.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The E.E.C. have said they intend to introduce certain duty-free quotas for cotton textiles and other goods on 1st July. I have no changes to propose in the arrangements already announced for introducing a duty on imports into the United Kingdom of Commonwealth cotton yarn and woven cotton textiles on 1st January next, and at the same time terminating all quota restrictions on such goods.

Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if woodpulp imported from Canada would remain free of tariff if Great Britain should sign the Treaty of Rome.

Mr. Ridley

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement being made today on the subject by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Mr. Nott

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the pre-

Cauliflowers … Up to 14th April … 12 per cent with a minimum charge of 1.40 UA per 100 kg net weight.
15th April to 30th November … 17 per cent with a minimum charge of 2 UA per 100 kg net weight.
From 1st December … 12 per cent with a minimum charge of 1.40 UA per 100 kg net weight.
Spring cabbage … … 15 per cent.
Early potatoes … 1st January to 15th May … 15 per cent.
16th May to 30th June … 21 per cent.
From 30th June … *18 per cent.
Narcissi (cut) … Up to 31st May … 17.6 per cent.
1st June to 31st October 24 per cent.
From 1st November … 17.6 per cent.
Narcissus bulbs … Dormant … 8.4 per cent.
In growth or in flower … 15.6 per cent.
* This is the rate applicable to all potatoes imported from 1st July to 31st December other than seed potatoes and those imported for making starch.