HC Deb 28 January 1987 vol 109 cc269-70W
51. Mr. Pollock

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he last discussed with the Japanese Government the question of exports of Scotch whisky to that country; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry made strong representations to the Japanese Government against their discriminatory treatment of imported alcoholic drinks when he visited Tokyo in November. The proposed reforms announced by Japan in December failed to satisfy Community concerns and action under the GATT continues.