Tea (Hansard, 17 December 1973)

HC Deb 17 December 1973 vol 866 cc255-6W 255W

§ Mr. Body
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the Import Duties (General) (No. 8) Order 1973 will have upon imports of tea from China.
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§ Mr. Godber
On the assumption that imports of tea from China in 1974 will follow a similar pattern to those in 1973, over 90 per cent. will enter duty-free. The balance will face a 2 per cent. tariff from 1st January 1974.

§ Mr. Body
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the Import Duties (General) (No. 8) Order 1973 will have upon imports of tea from non-associable members of the Commonwealth Preference Area.

Mr. Anthony Srodart
Imports of tea from non-associable Commonwealth developing countries will continue to enter duty-free after 1st January 1974.