§ Mr. SimsTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has received a copy of the representations of the European Community Commission by the European Community Spirits Producers Association to seek the early elimination of the remaining customs duties and frontier taxes levied on European Community spirits in certain EFTA markets; what action his Department has taken to support the United Kingdom spirits industry in achieving the removal of these duties and taxes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkMy Department has received a copy of the representations to the European Commission by the European Community Spirits Producers Association. The Government strongly support the opening up of the EFTA markets to Community producers, and we shall press the Commission to react positively to the proposals in the association's paper.