§ Mr. Roperasked 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. DellThe 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.