§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list the date of future meetings arranged between himself and Commissioner van Miert to discuss intervention funding for warship yards.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 3 November 1993]: There is no date arranged at the moment; Vice President van Miert is currently in Japan. I shall be speaking to him by telephone on his return and will meet with him thereafter as necessary.
§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what were the results of his meeting with350W Commissioner Van Miert on intervention funding for warship yards on 25 October; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 3 November 1993]: The negotiations which took place on 25 October between my officials and officials in the EC Commission were useful and constructive. I will continue to maintain a close interest in this issue.