Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1993. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 July 1993 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Dept of Trade and Industry

Question

What assessment he has made of the effect on trade in clothing and textiles with the poorest third world countries of the recent decision to lift quotas on clothing imports from countries of east and central Europe; what steps have been taken to remove trade barriers on clothing & textiles; what decisions taken at G7 summit in Tokyo will improve the treatment of the poorest nations in the multi-fibre arrangement.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

229 c943-4W;229 c943W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Developing countries Clothing EU external trade Imports Trade agreements Textiles Trade barriers GATT Quotas Eastern Europe Multi Fibre Arrangement