§ 41. Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the current state of negotiations on the multi-fibre arrangement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe GATT textiles committee met to discuss the renewal of the multi-fibre arrangement on 3 April. There will be a further meeting in early June. Negotiations on a protocol need to be concluded by the end of July when the MFA expires. I intend to remain in close touch with the industry and other interested parties.