§ 36. Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will appoint a working party to review the operation of the Balfour Assurances in the light of experience gained in recent months.
§ 55. Mr. Wintertonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on the progress made in the closing of loopholes in the Balfour Assurances.
§ Mr. Peter MillsWe have had useful discussions with the Belgian authorities about arrangements for closing this loophole, and a further statement will be made shortly.
My right hon. Friend sees no need to appoint a working party to review the operation of the assurances. The loophole is in respect of a particular trade, and there are no indications that there are wider implications.