asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the anti-dumping procedures operated by the EEC; and how long it takes the EEC on average to process an application.

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many applications under the anti-dumping legislation are awaiting a decision under the existing EEC anti-dumping procedures with particular reference to textiles.

Twelve applications which have been announced for full investigation under EEC anti-dumping regulations are currently awaiting a decision. The only one of these which in-voles textiles is polyamide and polyester high tenacity yarn for specialised industrial use from the United States.