HC Deb 27 March 1985 vol 76 c472
14. Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the trade implications of the liberalising of frontier arrangements between France, West Germany and the Benelux countries.

Mr. Channon

So far, the trading implications of this possible move are not clear.

Mr. Taylor

Does my hon. Friend agree that it would be unfortunate if Her Majesty's Government and Lord Cockfield subscribed to all the theories and good intentions involved in creating a common market, but showed reluctance when it came to the practical steps?

Mr. Channon

I agree, but I am sure that my hon. Friend will also agree that there are important reasons why we should take particular care of our sea and airports—to ensure that we do not allow criminals in and that we protect animal health. For important, overriding international reasons we should care about what goes on at our ports.