HL Deb 24 July 1975 vol 363 cc603-4WA
The Earl of SELKIRK

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What consultations were held with commercial and industrial organisations or associations before the Lomé Convention was signed.

Lord BESWICK

Throughout the two years of the negotiations consultations took place with a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations whose interests could be affected by the terms of the Lomé Convention.