§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he is taking to ensure the continuity of supply of semifinished hides and skins from India to manufacturers in the United Kingdom in view of the imminent increase in Indian export duty and/or the present quota arrangements.
§ Mr. DeakinsDuring my right hon. Friend's visit to India last month he explained to the Indian Minister of Commerce his concern that there should continue to be reasonable supplies to British manufacturers of semi-finished hides and skins. We are not aware that any decision affecting these supplies has been taken by the Government of India since that visit.