§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations Her Majesty's Government are making to the Government of Ecuador concerning measures recently announced by that country whereby Scotch whisky is subject to barter arrangements, particularly in exchange for bananas.
§ Mr. SproatI understand that the regulations introduced by the Ecuadorian Government covering a range of luxury goods, which include Scotch whisky, are a response to current economic difficulties and are not intended to be permanent. Nevertheless, in a joint EEC approach concern has been expressed to the Ecuadorian Government about the effects of these regulations on external trade.