§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the barrier to trade presented by COCOM regarding the export of products falling within its remit where British firms have a technological or cost advantage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonNo such assessment has been made. The aim of the embargo is to control the export of products 197W agreed by the COCOM partners to be strategically sensitive, and does not have regard to the cost or technological advantage of manufacturers in any one country.