HC Deb 23 April 1975 vol 890 c303W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development why the United Kingdom decided to abstain on the vote on UNIDO's Plan of Action on Industrial Development and Co-operation which was carried by 82 votes to 1 on 27th March 1975.

Mrs. Hart

We abstained in the vote on the Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrial Development and Co-operation because it was not possible to reach agreement in discussion and negotiation on the wording of a number of paragraphs dealing with matters of importance to British interests.