§ 74. Mr. McWilliamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures are being proposed in the Uruguay round of the GATT by the European Community; and what practical measures the Government have introduced to ensure transparency in the negotiations and access to information for the public.
§ Mr. RidleyThe European Community plays a prominent role in the GATT Uruguay round, and has submitted proposals from time to time in all 15 areas of the negotiations. The European Commission represents the Community in the negotiations. The Community's negotiating position is regularly reviewed by member states through the article 113 committee of senior officials and the Council of Ministers.
Her Majesty's Government participate fully in this process, and maintain close liaison with interested business and other organisations in the United Kingdom. A public information point has also been established in the Department of Trade and Industry.