HC Deb 13 November 1972 vol 846 c13W
68. Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the agreement with Japan regarding the import of Japanese ball bearings into Great Britain.

Sir G. Howe

The decision to limit exports of ball and roller bearings to this country was reached by the Japanese industry.

The limits are 2,550 tons in 1972 and 2,805 tons in 1973 as compared with imports of 2,993 tons in 1971.