HC Deb 19 November 1979 vol 974 c54W
33. Mr. Watson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps are being taken to counter the effects of subsidised freight rates offered by merchant fleets within the Soviet bloc.

Mr. Tebbit

The EEC is monitoring two liner trades where there is significant Soviet presence. We have urged the Community to study, in parallel with this exercise, how best to co-ordinate defensive measures should these prove necessary.

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