HC Deb 16 December 1965 vol 722 c328W
98. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will outline the plans of Her Majesty's Government for encouraging closer British industrial participation in the benefits of the European Free Trade Association.

Mr. Mason

My right hon. Friend has taken special steps to bring to the notice of British exporters the opportunities provided by the progressive elimination of industrial tariffs in E.F.T.A., and the services which the Board of Trade can offer them. The Export Council for Europe is working closely with the Board of Trade on this.