HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 cc2-3W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) if he will make a statement outlining the import deposits scheme introduced in Italy and the effect it is likely to have on British exports to that country ;

  1. (2) if he has considered introducing an imports deposit scheme similar to that recently introduced in Italy; and if he will make a statement;
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  2. (3) if Her Majesty's Government take the view that the Italian import deposit scheme is in accordance with the EEC Treaty; and if he will make a statement;
  3. (4) if he is aware of any other EEC member which has an import deposit scheme similar to that imposed by the Italian Government;
  4. (5) how many letters or other communications he has received about the Italian import deposit scheme; and if he will make a statement summarising the nature of these representations.

Mr. Parkinson

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.