§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his policy towards placing restrictions on the importation of woven spun cotton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThere are various restraints on imports into the United Kingdom of woven spun cotton fabrics from low-cost supplying countries under the European Community's agreements under the multi-fibre arrangement and other restraint arrangements. If it can be clearly demonstrated that unrestricted imports from a particular country subject to these arrangements are causing or threatening disruption of the United Kingdom market, my Department will consider whether it is in the United Kingdom interest to request restraint action in Brussels.