§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has received concerning the import of cheap substandard light bulbs; and what action he is taking to protect home manufacturers.
§ Mr. MeacherRepresentatives of the lighting industry saw the then Under-Secretary for Trade on 7th April to express their concern about the possibility of substantial imports of light bulbs in the near future. Following that meeting my Department is discussing with the importers concerned their plans for imports in 1976.