HC Deb 27 June 1983 vol 44 cc15-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps will require to be taken to harmonise company policy within the Common Market as provided by the solemn declaration or. European union.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I do not expect the solemn declaration on European union to alter the scale of the company and related law harmonisation programme. The negotiation of a number of individual proposals submitted by the Commission is continuing. I shall consider, when appropriate, outstanding action necessary to implement directives which have already been adopted by the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if any significant changes in United Kingdom consumer protection laws arid practices will be required to achieve the approximation of laws within the Common Market as provided for in the solemn declaration of European union; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The United Kingdom supports the paragraph in the solemn declaration on consumer protection which accords with our own policies and priorities in this area. It does not involve any change in current policy.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what will be the consequences for the United Kingdom of the declaration to further approximate laws in the field of the protection of industrial and commercial property as provided for in the solemn declaration of European union; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The United Kingdom supports the paragraph in the solemn declaration on industrial and commercial property which accords with our own policies and priorities in this area. It does not involve any change in current policy.