HC Deb 21 March 1973 vol 853 cc73-4W
18. Mr. Body

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, following his discussions in Brussels on 5th March, which countries will be required to grant reverse preferences in their bilateral agreement with the EEC; and what criteria will be used.

Mr. John Davies

No conclusions were reached at the meeting of the Council of Ministers on 5th March about the basis upon which new agreements would be negotiated with Mediterranean countries. Discussions with our partners are continuing with a view to giving effect to decisions reached at the summit meeting in Parist last October.

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