Question : RESTRICTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES

(a) whether due to the restricted trade practice of some countries, the export of rice from our country has received a setback;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the name of the countries;

(c) the corrective steps taken by the Union Government in this regard;

(d) whether the Union Government have taken any counter-measures against those countries who practice Restrictive Trade;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (f): Do not arise.