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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 March 2002. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 21 March 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, What plans she has, in coordination with European partners, for targeted trade sanctions on US products. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has, in coordination with European partners, for targeted trade sanctions on US products. [42875] Ms Hewitt: The Government fully support the European Commission's request for consultations with the US, including seeking compensation for the damage to EU trade by the US measures. We will await the outcome of these consultations before reaching any final view on other responses to the US measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
382 c457W;382 c455W; 42875
Session
2001-02
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
EU external trade Trade USA Sanctions
Link
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