§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make it his policy to support the European Parliament's amendments to the draft product safety directive at meetings of the Council of Ministers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthThe amendments suggested by the European Parliament will of course be taken fully into account during further negotiations on this directive. However, I can give no commitment to supporting their amendments, some of which are directly contrary to the motion supported by the House following the debate on 10 May.