1986 3 431(') Category 2 a ) is a subcategory within category 2 and the quantitative limits for category 2 a ) are sublimits within the overall limits for category 2 .( 2 ) ( a ) Where Thailand intends to export to the Community quantities of cotton fabric in excess of its sublimit , Thailand shall request consultations with the Community to determine if such an increased amount shall be authorized within the framework of the overall limit . ( b ) Where Thailand intends to utilize the overall limit in such a way which would have the effect of reducing the export of cotton fabrics significantly below its sublimit , Thailand shall inform the Community and consultations may be held if necessary .( 3 ) For the United Kingdom a sublimit for products of NIMEXE positions 60.02-40 of 600 000 pairs for the year 1983 and a growth rate of 6 % for 1983 to 1986 has been agreed . ---pagebreak--- N ? L 245 / 318 Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 29 . 8 . 86 Quantitative Category Description Units Year limits EEC 22 Yarn of synthetic textile fibres Tonnes 1983 1 300 1984 1 365