European Economic Community

HC Deb 26 May 1972 vol 837 c541W

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in his discussions about textile imports into the enlarged European Community, he will seek arrangements designed to spread imports of Asian textiles and cotton yarn more evenly throughout the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Noble

Yes, this is exactly what we aim to do.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the English translation of Part 4, Competition Regulation No. 2821/71/EEC of 20th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament; in what way the adoption of this Regulation will affect Great Britain; and whether the House of Commons will be able to amend or reject same.

Mr. Emery

The English text was made available on 12th May, 1972. This instrument empowers the Commission to make regulations exempting further categories of agreements from the prohibition contained in Article 85(1) of the Treaty of Rome. We shall observe the terms of Article 189 of the treaty in relation to the regulations.