§ Mr. Whitlockasked the Secretary of State for Trade what are his views on the level of imports of cheap foreign bicycles of questionable design and construction which emanate from countries where there appear to be hidden subsidies for such products; and whether, in the light of this threat to the British and European cycle industry, he proposes to press for an increase in EEC tariff levels.
§ Mr. MeacherI have received no complaints that imported bicycles might be 13W subsidised, but I am always ready to consider any evidence which may be put to me. Responsibility for bicycle standards falls to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport.