HC Deb 03 July 1973 vol 859 c76W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will outline the Government's case for siting the European Trade Mark Office in London; and what representation he has made thereon.

Sir G. Howe

Negotiations on the draft European Trade Mark Convention have not yet begun in the context of the enlarged Community. The Government are considering their position on the various provisions of the draft of which the site of the Office is one.