asked the Minister for Agriculture if he proposes to oppose continuing imports of grain into the EC when impending GATT negotiations take place.
Written Answers. - Grain Imports.
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A final decision as to the initiation of a new round of multilateral trade negotiations is likely in September. In such negotiations the European Commission negotiates on behalf of the Community under a mandate from the Council of Ministers. In drawing up this mandate the Irish attitude to grain imports will certainly take account of the need to safeguard Community preference.