asked the Taoiseach if it is the intention of the Government to seek the major mid-term review now due under the Anglo-Irish Free Trade Area Agreement.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Anglo-Irish Trade Agreement.
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The agreement provides that in the year beginning the 1st July, 1970, the Government of Ireland may conduct a review as to whether specified difficulties have been caused or are threatened to industries by reason of modification or elimination of import duties, the protective element in fiscal charges or quantitative restrictions. Preliminary work in preparation for the review is now being carried out.