HC Deb 29 February 1972 vol 832 c85W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will indicate the approximate date on which he expects to be in a position to make a statement relating to cotton textile orders placed in some of the restricted countries prior to the announcement on 8th December to retain import quotas in 1972.

Mr. Ridley

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer on 25th February given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Industry to my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mr. Normanton). —[Vol. 831, c.399–400.]