HC Deb 02 April 1980 vol 982 c241W
Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will support a global quota, to be set by the European Economic Community, which assures home-based Community industry its fair share of the market.

Mr. Parkinson

I assume my hon. Friend's question refers to trade in textiles. It would not be practicable, and would be contrary to the Community's international obligations, to seek to renegotiate the present bilateral agreements under the multi-fibre arrangement.