§ 52. Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had in Europe about import ceilings for Japanese cars after 1992.
§ 94. Mr. MartlewTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had in Europe about import ceilings for Japanese cars after 1992.
§ Mr. LilleyI attended an informal meeting of Community Trade Ministers and the Commission in September which discussed this matter. The Commission is proposing a transitional period of continuing restrictions lasting until the late 1990s. The United Kingdom continues to press for early liberalisation. We remain adamant that cars made in the EC by Japanese-owned companies must continue to be allowed unlimited free circulation throughout the Community. I believe this has now been accepted by other member states and the Commission.