§ 29. Mr. Stoddartasked the Minister for Trade if he will consider the case for selective import ceilings for some sectors of industry.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe Government remain convinced that the open trading system works to the United Kingdom's advantage and that a general slide into protectionism should be resisted. However, we are prepared to consider, on their merits, individual requests for protective measures which are consistent with our international obligations.