Multi-Fibre Arrangement

Mr. Allen McKay
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he expects to negotiate a new multi-fibre arrangement no worse than the present arrangement in order to help the British textile industry.

Mr. Channon
I made clear the Government's position on the MFA during the debate in the House on 9 May. Discussions in the European Community on a negotiating position for both the multilateral and bilateral negotiations----------------------
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