§ Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Minister for Trade if the proposed regulation of the European Economic Community to change the tied house system in the licensed trade has been finalised; when he expects it to come into operation; and if he will make copies available to hon. Members.
§ Dr. VaughanThe Commission's regulation has not yet been finalised and I understand its introduction, which had been planned for 1 January 1983, will now be deferred for six months or a year to allow more time for discussion of the proposal.