Written question asked by Derek Fatchett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What plans he has to withdraw general system of preferences status from Burma; what action the British Government is taking in conjunction with the EU to withdraw general system of preferences status.

Answer: 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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