§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department is taking to consult the interests of the wine and spirit trade about the implications of relevant European Economic Community directions; and whether it is proposed to establish closer liaison with the trade on the lines of the consultation which Her Majesty's Customs and Excise maintain with the Wine and Spirit Association.
§ Mr. PriorI have been asked to reply since the wine and spirit trade is within my general field of responsibility.
We are already in consultation with the trade about the implications of E.E.C. legislation. I consider our arrangements for consultation are satisfactory.