HC Deb 08 December 1986 vol 107 cc20-1W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which countries are the major exporters of tiles to the United Kingdom; and if he has any evidence to suggest dumping.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The major tile exporters to the United Kingdom are in the European Community, in paticular Italy and Spain. No evidence which is sufficient to warrant a complaint being submitted to the European Commission under the anti-dumping or competition rules has not yet been provided.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give figures for each of the last five years for (a) sales of tiles in the United Kingdom, (b) production of British tiles and (c) imports of tiles.

Mr. Butcher

I shall reply to the right hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.