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Mr. Kilfedder
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what his estimate is of the effect on the garment making industry of a temporary ban on all clothing and knitwear imports.
Mr. Parkinson
I see no point in making such an estimate. A ban would damage our wider trading interests and be inconsistent with our international obligations.