Written question asked by Adrian Bailey (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2004. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations she has made to the European Union on the suspension of duties on coke imported from China.

Answer: Mr. Bailey: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has made to the European Union on the suspension of duties on coke imported from China. [144922] Mr. Mike O'Brien: None. The anti-dumping measures currently in force relating to imports of coke originating in China are due to expire in 2005, but are currently being reviewed by the European Commission. We must wait for the outcome of that review before deciding whether any approach to the European Commission is necessary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 144922; 418 c59W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Coal China EU external trade Import duties Imports Trade agreements Coke
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk