§ Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the fact that the United States Government has announced its intention to include chamois leather in a list of items drawn up for retaliatory action against the European Economic Community, because of recently levied duties on American agricultural exports by Spain following that country's accession to the Community, he will outline the steps he intends to take to have such leather withdrawn from the list.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkBoth bilaterally and jointly with our Community partners we are strongly resisting moves by the United States to take unjustified trade measures against the Community as a result of enlargement of the Community. As to chamois leather, my Department is in close touch with the British leather industry and my noble Friend Lord Lucas of Chilworth has discussed these matters with them. The industry is making formal representations to the United States Administration.