§ Mr. Powellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what controls he is applying to the export of stainless steel scrap and non-ferrous scrap inside and outside the EEC; and whether these comply with EEC law or in what form exemption has been secured.
§ Sir G. HoweExports of stainless steel scrap to all destinations including other EEC countries are currently restricted in accordance with Article 43 of the Treaty of Accession. Restrictions on exports of non-ferrous scrap to other EEC countries were removed on 1st January 1973 in accordance with Article 42 of the Treaty of Accession, but the controls on exports to other destinations have in the main been maintained and conform to EEC rules.