§ Mr. Silvesterasked the Secretary of State for Trade what evidence he has for the dumping of sheeting and manufactured bed sheets from the United States of America; and what action he proposes.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will examine the allegation of dumping of cloth and finished textile goods by the United States of America with a view to preventing such practices and protecting the British textile industry.
§ Mr. MeacherI am aware only of one unsubstantiated claim. If the industry produces suitable evidence of dumping and material injury, my Department will be prepared to advise on the submission of a formal complaint to the European Commission.