European Trade Mark Office

Mr. Macfarlane
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the current position regarding discussions with EEC member States to locate the European Trade Mark Office in London; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Clinton Davis
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25th May to the hon. Member for Richmond (Sir A. Royle).—[Vol. 950, c. 652.]