HC Deb 08 June 1972 vol 838 cc155-6W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what decisions have resulted from his consultations with ball-bearing manufacturers on the

Mr. Dean

Following are the figures requested in so far as they are available:

threat to the industry from Japanese competition; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Davies

During my visit to Japan I raised with the Minister of International Trade and Industry the problems created for this industry by increasing imports from Japan. Further discussions will now take place between the British and Japanese industries.

Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his latest estimate of the effect of entry to the European Economic Community upon the British ball bearing industry, particularly in view of the present Japanese competition.

Mr. John Davies

I have nothing to add to the reply which my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Trade and Industry gave on 10th April, 1972, to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Arthur Lewis).—[Vol. 836, c.119.]