§ 37. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made so far in regard to a simplification of the rules governing trade with Communist countries at the meeting of the Co-ordinating Committee now proceeding in Paris.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyThe discussions in the Co-ordinating Committee in Paris are continuing, but the outcome of the review is not expected for some time.
§ Mr. RankinThen would the hon. Gentleman instruct our representatives in Paris not to accept any decisions at Cocom which would result in restrictive practices that would do damage to British trade?
§ Mr. HarveyOur representatives in Paris are well aware of the interest of British trade and are carrying out their consultations with that in mind.