§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in order to increase the number of jobs in the silk fabric dyeing and finishing industry, he will take steps to remove silk quota category 5009.2000.
§ Mr. TrippierIn response to representations from dyers and finishers the Department is examining the possibility of liberalising imports of certain silk fabrics in the grey state. In carrying out this review, account is also being taken of the interest of United Kingdom weavers of competing silk fabrics.