HC Deb 12 November 1981 vol 12 cc142-3W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Sectary of State for Trade whether he will make a statement on the recent agreement with Brazil with particular reference to the likely direct or indirect effects on the leather and footwear industries.

Mr. Peter Rees

The memorandum of understanding signed with Brazil on 26 October provides for United Kingdom exports totalling £380 million, contracts for which are to be signed by 30 April 1982. The memorandum does not affect the position of the leather and footwear industries.

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