HC Deb 15 May 1972 vol 837 c23W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the conditions for exporters to the Japanese market in respect of British products, plant and equipment, and on the steps being taken to assist them.

Mr. John Davies

Despite the complex structure of the Japanese market which does not make it an easy one for an exporter to enter I am very anxious that we should increase our sales there so as to take full advantage of the purchasing potential of a population of 100 million. This will be an important objective of my discussions with Japanese Ministers when I visit Japan at the end of this month.