HC Deb 26 November 1973 vol 865 cc8-9W
Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will announce the Government's intention on controls and quota levels on imports of cotton-type yarns into the United Kingdom from 1st January 1974.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Careful consideration is being given to the proposals which have been made by the British Textile Confederation and an announcement will be made as soon as possible.

Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate he has made of the effect of removing controls on the import of cotton yarn on the re-equipment programme of the domestic spinning industry.

Mr. Anthony Grant

We have this aspect very much in mind in considering the British Textile Confederation's proposals about cotton yarn imports.