Helms-Burton Amendment (Hansard, 24 February 1997)

HC Deb 24 February 1997 vol 291 cc60-1W 61W

§ Mr. Dalyell
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on EU discussions with the US on the Helms-Burton amendment. [16999]

§ Mr. Nelson
Sir Leon Brittan and Commission staff have held, and will continue to hold, discussions with the US Administration with a view to securing suspension or repeal of the Helms-Burton legislation. This objective is fully shared by the British Government. Meanwhile, the World Trade Organisation has established a panel to investigate the EU claim that the Helms-Burton provisions are in breach of US obligations in the WTO.