§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What specific arrangements they have made to ensure that the business community (including small businesses), chambers of commerce, regional development agencies, local authorities, trade unions and other appropriate bodies have been fully consulted to ensure that their interests are protected in the OECD negotiations on the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment; and whether they will publish an account of the outcome of such consultations.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Clinton-Davis)There is an ongoing process of UK consultation on the MAI, including with business representatives, the TUC, professional bodies, and non-governmental organisations. It would not be appropriate to publish accounts of these consultations, which have been on a private basis.