HC Deb 23 January 1997 vol 288 c724W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to withdraw general system of preferences status from Burma; what action the British Government are taking in conjunction with the EU to withdraw general system of preferences status; and if he will make a statement. [11814]

Mr. Hanley

We are currently considering a proposal by the EU Commission to suspend preferences to Burma under the generalised system of preferences.

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