HC Deb 15 January 1986 vol 89 c588W
34. Mr. Waller

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the progress of negotiations towards a renewed multi-fibre arrangement.

Mr. Channon

The Council of Ministers will be considering the Community's negotiating mandate at its meeting on 27–28 January. I shall be advancing the Government's position as announced in the House on 9 May last year and maintaining close contact with the British industry and other interested parties. The GATT textiles committee meets for the renewal negotiations on 3 April.