§ Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the draft European Economic Community directive on the harmonisation of procedure for the export of goods.
§ Mr. Peter ReesHer Majesty's Government welcome the European Community draft directive on exports as a significant step forward in the development of the customs union. The necessary procedural changes have been planned by Customs in consultation with the export trade interests for introduction on 1 October 1981.