Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what assessment has been made of the need to change the COCOM regulations;
(2) what changes have occurred in the COCOM regulations in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 2 July 1990]: I refer to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Merionnydd Nant Conwy (Dr. Thomas) on 6 July, column 755.