§ 12. Ms. LynneTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been achieved in the current GATT negotiations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe compromise that the European Community and the United States reached on agriculture last November provides a good basis for multilateral agreement. Negotiations are continuing in Geneva.
§ Ms. LynneIn view of the announcement of import tariffs on steel made by the United States of America last night can the Minister say what effect it will have on the agricultural agreement or on any agreement we might reach on the textile industry, which I consider to be equally important?
§ Mr. GummerThe United States should consider carefully its use of this instrument. There is no doubt that the United States has fought its own corner extremely hard and I deprecate some people in this country who suggest that the European Community should not stand up to them.