HC Deb 27 July 1981 vol 9 c289W
30. Sir Anthony Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what proposals he has for reducing the paperwork required for exports to the European Economic Community.

Mr. Parkinson

There are no immediate proposals for such a reduction. The Government welcome the work of the commission in this area and are always prepared to consider favourably practical proposals for reductions in paperwork. My Department, through the British Overseas Trade Board, fully supports the trade facilitation work of the Simplification of International Trade Procedures Board.