HC Deb 30 April 1999 vol 330 cc273-4W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish the agenda for the forthcoming EU Industry Council of 29 April. [82178]

Mr. Byers

The Industry Council on 29 April 1999 covered a number of issues, the principal of which wereOpen debate on the competitiveness of EU industry in the light of globalisation. Possible political agreement on proposals to amend Council Regulations 199/65/EEC and 17/62EEC (Vertical Restraints Block Exemption Enabling Regulations). Possible political agreement on a Common Position on draft Directive on the Late Payment of Commercial Debt.