§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will discuss with his European colleagues the overdue re-examination of the EEC-Israel trade agreement, which was set for 1978, in the light of the possible restrictions to Israel's citrus and other food exports to the United Kingdom consequential on the proposed enlargement of the EEC.
§ Mr. ParkinsonThe Government share the hon. and learned Member's concern at the delay to the review of the European Community's co-operation agreement with Israel. However, at a meeting of the EEC/Israel Co-operation Council held on 7 October, the two parties agreed that a rapid conclusion to the negotiations was needed. The Community has agreed to take into account the special preoccupations of its Mediterranean partners, including Israel, in considering the possible effects of enlargement on third countries.