HC Deb 19 March 1969 vol 780 c93W
72. Mr. Hooson

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the official proposal that certain preferential trade treatment should be given for underdeveloped countries to assist the development of their economies; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Crosland

Her Majesty's Government strongly favour the proposal, and are playing a prominent part in the work on it which is continuing in the O.E.C.D