§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he intends to ratify the United Nations Commission for trade and development liner code or to reject it, as proposed in early day motion No. 336.
§ Mr. EyreThe Government's intention to accede to the liner code convention was announced by my hon. Friend the then Under-Secretary of State on 17 May 1979—[Vol. 967, c.3]—as was our agreement in the European Community to make important reservations in so doing. Legislation will be needed. Widespread consultations are in progress with shipper and shipowner interests on the form of this legislation, and my Department has issued a consultation paper for this purpose.