§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps are being taken by his Department to ensure 109W that it is informed about the merits of proposals for international technical standardisation that are canvassed by the EEC Commission; and what consultations take place with industry about effects on British firms of such proposals.
§ Sir G. HoweMy Department consults the Departments responsible for relevant legislation in this country and, both by correspondence and at meetings, all parties known to be interested in proposals canvassed by the EEC Commission for the harmonisation of technical requirements. In particular, the Government have actively sought industry's views on such proposals.