HC Deb 16 February 1983 vol 37 cc141-2W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Minister for Trade what progress has been made in recent discussions with Japan on the subject of imports into and exports from that country.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 14 February 1982, c. 64]: Japan recently announced a number of tariff reductions, a review of its standards procedures, and export restraint in certain sensitive product sectors. While we welcome these developments, we shall continue to press both bilaterally and through the Commission for further improvements so as to secure a large increase in the level of our exports to Japan and a more equal trading relationship.