Arab Boycott

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 March 1977.

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Photo of Mr Edmund Dell Mr Edmund Dell , Birkenhead 12:00, 21 March 1977

Our position in practice is the same as that of other Governments. We have indicated that we oppose and deplore the boycott, which lacks international authority. We have also said that it must be left to the decision of individual companies how they react in particular situations, although we give advice. In practice, our position is the same as that of our partners in the European Community and other Governments.