§ Mr. Doigasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals are under consideration for improving access for jute manufacturers into the EEC from 1st January 1974.
§ Sir G. HoweIn current negotiations with India the Community has proposed substantial reductions over the years 1973 to 1975 in the common external tariff and suspension of quantitative import restrictions, in return for export restraints by India. Similar arrangements are contemplated with Bangladesh.