§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about current negotiations in GATT with regard to the renegotiation of existing United Kingdom commitments to GATT, resulting from the Import Duties (General) No. 8 Order 1973.
§ Sir G. HoweNegotiations are continuing. The Community has made an offer of tariff concessions; this is being considered by interested parties. Further discussions are likely before these negotiations are completed.