HC Deb 23 February 1959 vol 600 c117W
78. Mr. Neal

asked the Paymaster-General what agreement has been reached between Her Majesty's Government and the European Coal and Steel Community regarding the export of coal during 1959.

Sir I. Horobin

The export of British coal to the member countries of the European Coal and Steel Community is primarily a matter for commercial negotiation. The Agreement of Association between the United Kingdom and the Community however provides for inter-Governmental consultations on matters affecting trade between them, and current problems are now under discussion.