HL Deb 17 March 1999 vol 598 c97WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps they are taking to ensure that the European Commission seeks to simplify customs requirements under the European Commission-Palestinian Liberation Organisation interim trade agreement. [HL1384]

Lord Simon of Highbury

The UK works within the EU to support the Commission's efforts to resolve outstanding Middle East Peace Process trade issues. We are actively considering possible simplifications of the customs requirements under the European Community/Palestine Liberation Organisation interim trade agreement which we will discuss with EU partners.