§ 70. Mr. CurryTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress he expects in the general agreement on tariffs and trade negotiations prior to the mid-term meeting in December.
§ Mr. MacGregorWith a view to further reform of agricultural policies in both the short and long term, GATT members are working actively towards a framework of principles to guide the negotiations, which are due to continue till 1990, and on first steps to implement them. I have consistently emphasised the importance of securing progress at the December meeting and will continue to work for a constructive outcome.