§ Mr. Brocklebank-Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has now completed his examination of methods for increasing exports to the developing countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Meacher:No. An interdepartmental working party is currently examining evidence obtained from a wide range of sources. Officials expect to be in a position to report their findings to Ministers before Christmas. I shall inform the hon. Member of the outcome in due course.