HC Deb 26 October 1979 vol 972 cc363-4W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what preliminary discussions he has had with other EEC Ministers regarding the strengthening of the multi-fibre arrangement immediately and the extension of the present arrangement beyond the expiry date.

Mr. Eyre

My right hon. Friend has had no such discussions. The Government are committed to the support of the present multi-fibre arrangement, and recognise that there will be a need for a continuing orderly marketing arrangement for the trade in textiles after the present arrangement expires.