§ 33. Mr. G. Cooperasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent specified standards of designs, types, measurement and weights of fittings and equipment in various countries are having the effect of defeating international trade treaties to which the United Kingdom is a party and tending to control imports contrary to international trade agreements.
§ Sir H. ShawcrossI am not aware that the existence of standards of the type referred to by my hon. Friend has to any substantial extent the effects suggested. If my hon. Friend has any particular instances in mind and will let me have details I will, of course, have them examined.