HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 c195W
1. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development whether he will make a statement about the work of the European Free Trade Association's Economic Development Committee.

Mr. du Cann

The function of this Committee is to promote economic development co-operation among Member States. At its first meeting in November it made arrangements for Members to exchange information about their experience in regional development and techniques of financing industry. Work was also set in hand on several projects to assist the development of the Portuguese economy. Finland has asked for advice on certain matters, including export promotion.