HC Deb 16 December 1977 vol 941 c509W
Mr. Roper

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the outcome of the negotiations on the Multi-Fibre Arrangement's prolongation and the effects of this on the future prospects of the British textile industry.

Mr. Dell

The European Commission has completed its discussions on quota levels with 28 low-cost suppliers. We and other member countries are now assessing the results and the EEC Council of Ministers will decide on 20th December its position on renewal of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement.