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Debate on a motion for the adjournment on GATT (includes refs to Cm 2579, Cm 2556 to 2559, 2561, 2562, 2564 to 2569, 2571 to 2575 & 2570). (Includes fact that Marrakesh agreements in Library as DEP 10910).

Lead member
Timothy Sainsbury
Answering member
Stuart Bell
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Adjournment debates
Date
14 June 1994
Reference
244 c521-602;244 c521-601
House
House of Commons

If he will comment on the latest progress on the final discussions on the clothing and textile section of the GATT round.

Asked by
Baroness Quin (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 February 1994
Reference
237 c316W;237 c314W
House
House of Commons

Table showing bilateral aid for the development of textiles & clothing. FCO. 1994.

Deposited by
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Deposited papers
Date
7 February 1994
Reference
DEP 10214
House
House of Commons

Table showing countries which have European Union Multi-Fibre Arrangement quotas & which also receive UK aid, including receipts of bilateral aid from the ODA over previous six years.

Deposited by
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Deposited papers
Date
7 February 1994
Reference
DEP 10215
House
House of Commons

If he will list all countries in receipt of United Kingdom aid against whom the European Union Multi-Fibre Arrangement quotas operate and the extent of United Kingdom aid to each of those countries in the period since 1988. - Inc fact that table to be placed in Library. (Holding answer...

Asked by
Glenda Jackson (Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 January 1994
Reference
236 c495-6W;236 c498W
House
House of Commons

Adjournment debate on textile industry.

Lead member
Graham Riddick
Answering member
Richard Needham
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Adjournment debates
Date
27 January 1994
Reference
236 c512-8;236 c516-22
House
House of Commons

If he will list all countries subject to European Union textile quotas, giving the per capita income of each country and the date upon which textile quotas on each will be fully lifted; what % of quotas will be lifted in each of the 10 years of phasing out of...

Asked by
Glenda Jackson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 January 1994
Reference
236 c12-3W
House
House of Commons

What is the Government's policy with regard to the Multi-fibre Arrangement in the event of the Uruguay round of the GATT not achieving adequate cuts in the high tariff and non-tariff barriers confronted by British textile and clothing manufacturers in United Kingdom export markets in the third world and in...

Asked by
Lord Garnier (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 December 1993
Reference
234 c428W;234 c424W
House
House of Commons

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;...

Asked by
Llew Smith (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 July 1993
Reference
229 c943-4W;229 c943W
House
House of Commons

What representations he has received about the effect of the MFA on developing countries economies.

Asked by
Peter Thurnham (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
12 July 1993
Reference
228 c328W;228 c326W
House
House of Commons

That this House recognises that fair trade is as important as aid in tackling Third World poverty; notes that the Multi-Fibre Arrangement, which directly discriminates against poor countries' clothing and textile exports, denies poor people vital jobs; further notes that the EC has already agreed to start lifting quotas on...

Primary sponsor
Peter Bottomley (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
27 April 1993
Reference
1877
House
House of Commons

How many multi-fibre agreements with Third World countries are currently in operation in the case of (a) the United Kingdom and (b) Germany; what are the latest figures for clothing and textile (i) exports and (ii) imports for (a) and (b); which country is the world's largest exporter of clothing...

Asked by
Phillip Oppenheim (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 April 1993
Reference
222 c497W;222 c495W
House
House of Commons

If he will comment on the current negotiations on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the incorporation of the terms of the multi-fibre arrangement. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by
Bob Cryer (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 March 1993
Reference
221 c306W
House
House of Commons

What steps the Government is taking to protect and encourage the textile industry in North East Lancashire.

Asked by
Gordon Prentice (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
28 January 1993
Reference
217 c817W;217 c811W
House
House of Commons

Christmas adjournment debate on the textile industry.

Lead member
Graham Riddick
Answering member
Timothy Sainsbury
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Adjournment debates
Date
17 December 1992
Reference
216 c554-63;216 c555-64
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Edward Leigh (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
2 December 1992
Reference
215 c248
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on textile industry & GATT.
Asked by
Jim Marshall (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 1992
Reference
215 c248
House
House of Commons

When he proposes to announce an extension of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement, on existing terms, by the United Kingdom. (Holding answer 22 October 1992).

Asked by
Max Madden (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
26 October 1992
Reference
212 c521W
House
House of Commons

If he will comment on the current state of negotiations seeking to roll over the Multi-Fibre Arrangement terms pending a successful conclusion of the GATT Uruguay round.

Asked by
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
26 October 1992
Reference
212 c521W
House
House of Commons

When he proposes to announce an extension of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement on its existing terms.

Asked by
Max Madden (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 July 1992
Reference
211 c339-40W;211 c337-8W
House
House of Commons