§ 26. Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the prospects of an international agreement on sugar prices being reached; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeartAt its meeting earlier this month the International Sugar Council discussed the preparations being made by the Secretary General of UNCTAD for a negotiating Conference to be held next April. The Council welcomed this prospect
in view of the general belief that such a Conference now had a reasonable chance of success.I share that belief and welcome these developments.
§ Mr. FarrWhat it the attitude of the Common Market countries in this discussion? Is it true that by their uncooperative attitude they are proving to be the main stumbling block in reaching international agreement?
§ Mr. PeartIt is not for me to answer for Common Market policy. I think that one must explore that further.