HC Deb 03 May 1965 vol 711 c122W
Mr. Stainton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will seek to convene a negotiating conference of the United Nations on the readoption of international regulatory powers for world sugar exports; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Peart

Her Majesty's Government gave full support to the decision of the International Sugar Council meeting in London on 29th April to invite the United Nations to summon a conference in the autumn of 1965 to initiate the negotiation of a new International Sugar Agreement and also, if it proved necessary, to make arrangements for a final conference to be concluded not later than 31st March, 1966.