§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade if, in view of the recent indications that short-time working is now prevalent in the British motor industry, he will give that industry a breathing space by taking steps to impose a 12-month ban on the import of foreign cars; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ParkinsonNo. Such a ban would be contrary to the Treaty of Rome and to our other international obligations, and would invite retaliation against our exports.