§ Mr. Douglasasked the Secretary of make available comparisons of the com-State for Trade and Industry if he will prehensive regional incentives offered by the Government with those offered by the constituent members of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantIt is not possible to make meaningful comparisons because of the differences in the fiscal regimes and economic and administrative structures of the individual countries. Details of the incentives available in E.E.C. countries are available in the E.E.C. Commission Study "Regional Policy for the Community".
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what account his 375W Department is taking of the European Economic Community labelling regulations, both actual and proposed, in the context of existing and planned United Kingdom provisions for labelling of wines and spirits.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade are not aware of any general requirements imposed by the European Economic Community on the labelling of wines and spirits. In his current discussions on quantity labelling with the wine and spirit trades we will of course take into account any proposals on this subject which may emerge from the Community. Equally my right hon. Friend will do likewise in respect of food labelling generally.