§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Trade what stage his negotiations have reached for a reduction in the importation of clothing from COMECON countries.
§ Mr. DeakinsDiscussions have been completed and my right hon. Friend will be making a statement about the outcome very shortly.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will now impose import controls on low-price suits from COMECON countries.
§ Mr. DeakinsThe importation from COMECON countries of suits wholly or mainly of man-made fibres and of cotton suits is already subject to quota control. My right hon. Friend will be making a statement very shortly about imports from these countries of suits wholly or predominantly of wool.