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Written question asked by Lord Harrison (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2002.


Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question
What more the United Kingdom and the European Union can do to promote the free trade area among the European Union's 12 partner countries bordering the Mediterranean; and whether they support political, social and economic reforms in the area, in conjunction with the removal of barriers in the agricultural and service sectors and the introduction of greater flexibility on rules of origin in the textile and clothing industries. [HL 154].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 154; 641 c111WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Agriculture Clothing EU external trade Trade agreements Textiles Service industries Trade barriers Mediterranean region Free trade Union for the Mediterranean