§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes there will be in the structure and control of the coalmining industry if Great Britain joins the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. RidleyI have nothing to add at present to the White Paper (Cmnd. 4715) published last week.
§ Mr. Tom Boardmanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what help his Department is able to give industry in preparing itself for the proposed entry of the United Kingdom into the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John DaviesThe Department's export services, available at Export House in London and through the Department's regional offices, are already helping industry as are the industry and other specialist divisions at headquarters. Close liaison is also maintained with the C.B.I. and other bodies in their work in this field.
A series of articles on various aspects of the European Communities of interest to businessmen is being published in Trade and Industry. An article to be published shortly in this series will explain which divisions within the Department are most likely to be able to help businessmen with information and advice on specific topics. The E.E.C./E.F.T.A. Information Unit at 1, Victoria Street, London, is the central inquiry point for general questions and, where necessary, it will put inquirers in touch with appropriate specialists in the Department.
81WThe Department's library at 1, Victoria Street now holds a virtually complete set (except for agricultural levies and prices) of unofficial English translations of the Community's regulations and directives. These translations and an index to the legislation may be consulted by visitors. The library can also provide photo-copies of the translations on payment of a fee.