HC Deb 24 March 1955 vol 538 c2256
25. Mr. Hayman

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement on the effect of the recent Review of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade on the horticultural industry of Cornwall.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I shall soon be issuing a White Paper containing the full text of the revised Agreement and a statement of the Government's policy.

Mr. Hayman

Will the President bear in mind the importance of the horticultural industry to Cornwall, and its significance for the country as a whole?

Mr. Thorneycroft

Certainly. Indeed, it was due to my action in Geneva last year, and the waiver I then obtained, that I was able to move on the horticultural tariff in a manner which, I think, was generally beneficial to the horticultural industry. On the general question, I would ask the hon. Gentleman to await the White Paper which will contain a comprehensive account of the full Agreement.

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