§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 17 May to the hon. Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor) whether he will now abandon the practice of his Department regarding the authentification of negative certificates or origin in view of the resentment of this practice in Israel, as expressed to British Ministers, and its abandonment by the Government of France.
§ Mr. HurdThe Departments concerned are again reviewing our policies towards the boycott, including the practice mentioned by my hon. Friend. This may take some time. We will let the House know the outcome.