Oral Answers to Questions — Bangladesh (Prime Minister)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Rhagfyr 1973.

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Photo of Mr John Stonehouse Mr John Stonehouse , Wednesbury 12:00, 13 Rhagfyr 1973

The Prime Minister will know that for its export earnings the Bangladesh economy is largely dependent on jute and jute products, but is he aware that the proposals within the EEC to impose duties on jute products will have a devastating effect on the Bangladesh economy? Will the right hon. Gentleman therefore undertake to study the problem and take it up with our partners in the EEC when he next meets them?