HC Deb 21 June 1982 vol 26 cc1-2W
22. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Minister for Trade (1) if he will make a statement on current progress in the multi-fibre arrangement negotiations;

(2) what progress has been made on bilateral representations within the multi-fibre arrangement.

23. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister for Trade if he will make a statement on the present state of the multi-fibre arrangement negotiations.

Mr. Peter Rees

By the end of last week the Commission had initialled bilateral agreement with two countries and had opened formal negotiations with a further eight countries.