General Agreement on Trade in Services (Hansard, 22 October 2001)

HC Deb 22 October 2001 vol 373 c9W 9W

§ Ann McKechin
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to inform local government of the Government's negotiating position on the General Agreement on Trade in Services, with particular reference to the application of the agreement to measures taken by central, regional or local governments and authorities. [R] [6472]

§ Nigel Griffiths
The Government will, as part of the normal consultation process, consult with bodies such as the LGA in relation to any requests made of the European Community that touch on local government interest. I am aware that the Scottish Parliament is also considering this.