§ 55. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the impact of the decision by the United States Government to impose import taxes on selected products emanating from the European Economic Community with effect from 30 January.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe measures announced by the United States Administration are intended to reduce Community exports to the United States by $400 million. Of the products selected, the additional duty on gin is likely to have highly damaging consequences on United Kingdom manufacturers.