§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will now consider imposing import controls on woollen textile goods from Eastern European countries into this country.
§ Mr. DeakinsA wide range of woollen textiles and garments from Eastern European countries are already subject to quota and the quotas for 1976 will be no larger than in 1975. In addition, as announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 17th December, we have requested the principal East European suppliers to restrain their exports to us of men's woollen suits. I have nothing further to add to the reply my right hon. Friend gave my hon. Friend on 22nd October last.