HC Deb 03 May 1977 vol 931 c120W
Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the renegotiation of the Bermuda Convention.

Mr. Clinton Davis

The fifth round of negotiations with the United States for a new air services agreement was held in Washington from 28th March to 22nd April. Some progress was made on most aspects of the new agreement, but several of the main issues have still to be resolved. Negotiations resume in London on 16th May and I hope it will be possible to reach agreement in principle before the old agreement runs out on 22nd June.