§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the GATT panel inquiring into the treatment of Japan of imported alcoholic drinks is to have its first meeting; and what is the nature of the evidence being submitted to it by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe Community presented its outline case to the GATT on 18 March. The panel will hold its initial meeting on 28 April. The Government have liaised with and supported the Scotch whisky industry and the European Commission in the presentation of detailed evidence of Japanese discrimination against imported alcoholic drinks and will continue to do so.