§ Mr. Whitlockasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether, following the assurances given that full use will be made of existing international arrangements, the Government intend to make use of the consultation provisions contained in many multi-fibre arrangement bilateral agreements, particularly with the major supplying countries, in the light of the substantial reduction in domestic demand for 693W textiles and apparel items, and of the precedent established by the United States Administration in support of textile and apparel manufacturers in the United States.
§ Mr. Parkinson[pursuant to his reply, 28 July 1980, c. 522]: The general consultation provisions are not intended to allow the Community to demand major reviews of bilateral agreements; however, full use of them will be made in appropriate circumstances. In its negotiations with suppliers, the United States Government have not requested cutbacks in import levels.