HC Deb 17 July 1981 vol 8 c492W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he is taking to protect the textile industry in Dundee.

Mr. Parkinson

The Dundee sector of the industry is essentially concerned with jute. Arrangements were concluded in 1980 between the European Community and India and Bangladesh to limit imports of a range of jute products. These arrangements run for four years.