HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 cc29-30W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a full statement on the Government's attitude to the textile industry and the need for a continuing arrangement such as the multi-fibre arrangement to ensure the orderly marketing of textiles.

Mr. Parkinson

The re-negotiated MFA still has some time to run. We are watching its workings carefully and will play a full part in EEC discussions on future textile policy with a view to safeguarding the interests of the British textile industry.