Written question asked by Derek Fatchett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 1997. It was answered by David Davis (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: If he will comment on the Government's policy towards the European Commission's proposal to withdraw preferences for Burma under the Generalised System of Preferences.

Answer: Mr. Fatchett: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the European Commission's proposal to withdraw preferences for Burma under the generalised system of preferences. [18231] Mr. David Davis: Our priority on Burma is to promote economic and political reform. We are considering the Commission's proposal on GSP against this background. The Council of Ministers has not yet been asked to take a decision.

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