§ Mr. Tom Boardmanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will offer to house the proposed European Patent Office in Great Britain.
§ Mr. John DaviesIn 1969 we agreed to support a Dutch proposal that it should be in The Hague. We are now telling the 19 countries concerned that should the Dutch bid be unsuccessful or withdrawn, we will propose that this important European institution be sited in this country.