HC Deb 08 May 1972 vol 836 cc265-6W
74. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the third United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Mr. Kershaw:

The opening plenary sessions which began on 13th April ended on 26th April. Draft resolutions covering most of the agenda are now before six committees and three working groups. A full assessment will not be possible until after the conference ends on about 19th May.