Spain (Import Duty)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 27 July 1983.

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Photo of Mr Paul Channon Mr Paul Channon , Southend West 12:00, 27 July 1983

That is an interesting idea, but I think that the hon. Member and the House are a little unfair. The quotas have been open for only four weeks. We must see how they go. The quotas are renewable later and we shall have to see what progress is made. It is important that all the duties should be removed. That will not happen until Spain joins the European Community, and it is in the British interest to have the shortest possible transition period for that very reason.