HC Deb 21 July 1978 vol 954 cc451-2W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the new regulations on origin rules for textiles and clothing introduced by the EEC Commission.

Mr. Meacher

An important feature of the Community's revised arrangements under the MFA was the introduction of more precise rules of origin for textiles and clothing—Commission regulation (EEC) No. 749/78—together with measures requiring documentary proof of origin to be produced at the time of importation in respect of commercial imports of these goods from non-EEC coun- received they will be advertised under the procedures laid down in the Act and will also be referred to the consultative committee.

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