HL Deb 03 June 1997 vol 580 c17WA
Lord Acton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they would be in favour of periodic meetings of Commonwealth trade Ministers, like those held by Commonwealth finance Ministers.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We welcome the fact that Commonwealth Heads of Government will discuss the theme of trade, investment and development at their meeting in Edinburgh in October. This will be preceded by a Commonwealth business forum in London. We hope the Commonwealth will consider a wide range of measures to increase Commonwealth prosperity including the possible role of trade ministers.

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