HC Deb 02 December 1976 vol 921 c197W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what would be the net cost to the United Kingdom of supporting the UNCTAD proposal for an integrated commodity programme including a common fund; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Meacher

It is too early to say, pending further international work on the commodities in the programme and on the possible size, scope and objectives of a fund. We shall play an active part in this work, which is now under way following the fourth UNCTAD Conference in Nairobi.