§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what purpose is served for Great Britain by the draft proposal of the Commission of the European Communities on the approximation of the laws relating to the type of approval of mopeds; and if he will make a statement on the British attitude towards these proposals.
§ Mr. PeytonThis draft directive forms part of the programme for the removal of technical barriers to trade which is central to the establishment of a common market and which will provide substantial opportunities for United Kingdom exports. The particular proposal should not present the United Kingdom with any major difficulties.