HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 cc31-2W
Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what plans he has to improve trade with the democratic states in Latin America; and what attitude he will adopt to those with dictatorships.

Mr. Parkinson

In common with the policy of previous Governments, and where compatible with our international obligations, I believe that civil trade with other countries should be determined by commercial considerations and not by the character of the Governments concerned. I shall be doing all I can to improve our trade world wide.