§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek special treatment for the textile industry in the EEC, on account of the fact that United Kingdom manufacturers are involved in higher costs than those of EEC competitors in respect of health and safety legislation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KaufmanI have been asked to reply.
We have no evidence that our health and safety legislation involves the textile industry in higher costs than those in other member States. If the hon. Member has such evidence and has any proposals for special treatment we would be glad to consider them.