§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Prime Minister (1) if he will draw to the attention of the Japanese Prime Minister, at their meeting, the provisions of the Anglo-Japanese trade agreement which permit steps to be taken to safeguard industries such as ball-bearing manufacturers and inform him that in the absence of voluntary limitations of imports by the Japanese, the British Government will use these powers;
(2) if he will request the Japanese Prime Minister, during his forthcoming visit to Japan, to reduce, by voluntary action on the part of the Japanese industry, the amount of cheap Japanese ball-bearing exports to the United Kingdom.
§ The Prime MinisterDiscussions are taking place between the British and Japanese ball and roller bearing industries. The progress made in these discussions will be one of the matters covered in the review of Anglo-Japanese Trade which is to take place in early September. The outcome of this review is likely to be covered in my talks with the Japanese Prime Minister.