European Trade Mark Office

HC Deb 12 July 1973 vol 859 cc432-3W

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is now able to make a statement with regard to siting the proposed European Trade Mark Office in London.

Sir G. Howe

When I replied to my hon. Friend on 3rd July on this matter I was not in a position to make a definite statement. I am now pleased to be able to announce that it is the Government's intention to propose that this important European institution be sited in London, which we think is particularly suitable because of its ease of access.—[Vol. 859, c.76.]