HC Deb 21 March 1985 vol 75 cc549-50W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the restriction on imports of high density polythene sheeting from the United States of America into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Channon

High density polyethylene film is one of those products of which imports from the USA have been restricted by the Community since March 1984 in retaliation against American import restrictions on certain special steels. This action was taken to impress on the Americans the need to uphold their international obligations to maintain open and fair trade.