§ Mr. Holtasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development whether he will make a statement on the preparatory discussions regarding tariff cuts which have been taking place in Geneva; and what proposals Her Majesty's Government has for overcoming the problems of tariff disparities.
§ Mr. du CannA sub-Committee of the Trade Negotiations Committee of the G.A.T.T. has been considering certain new proposals of the European Economic Community. There will be further meetings, in which we shall continue to do all we can to secure a satisfactory basis for the forthcoming negotiations.