§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has received concerning the trade in imported textiles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Shore:The textile industry has made known to my Department its views on textile imports on a number of recent occasions through representations by hon. Members, by trade associations and in letters from employers, trade union officials and individual workers in the industry. There is also close liaison between my Department and the Department of Industry, with whom we keep the subject under constant review.
§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish in the Official Report details of the value and description of textile imports for the year ended 31st December 1974 in respect of each of the leading five exporting countries.
§ Mr. Shore:Following is the information: