HC Deb 14 May 1986 vol 97 c470W
24. Mr. Pollock

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what talks he has had recently with the United States Administration on possible United States sanctions against European Economic Community exports, including Scotch whisky; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

I refer to the reply which I gave on 8 May to my hon. Friend the Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor). During his visit to Washington on 27–29 April my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State sought to dissuade the Administration from taking action against Community exports, and made clear that the Community would have to respond to any such action.