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All imports of currently restricted cotton textiles from the countries in

question will continue to be restricted and I must stress that we will not

be prepared to license excess shipments in 1971 in anticipation of 1972

quotas. No assurance can be given that licences will be issued for contracts

entered into from today unless the Government are satisfied that the orders

can be accommodated within the quotas for 1972. Fuller details of these

arrangements are being issued to those concerned. The arrangements, moreover,

will make the adaptation process to the EEC easier.

"The Government underlines that the object of this action is to avoid a

situation of major disturbance arising next year that might occasion damage both

to our own industry and to that of our main suppliers".