Peter Power Member Quotations

We've proposed a date. We're sticking to that date, but if others insist on pushing us further, there won't be a deal. We have done what has been asked of us. It was clear all week that the membership wanted us to make this offer.

It would be regrettable if such a letter was sent, particularly if it provoked disagreement between member states.

This offer would be a conditional offer which would enable other WTO members to make further moves in relation to agriculture, industrial goods and services.

Any WTO member state that backed boycott of this kind would expose itself to serious criticisms under the WTO. We cannot rule out the possibility of such governments' support being addressed through the WTO. We regret to being forced into such action.

Member states met with the Commission this morning and there was overwhelming support for the proposal of the Commission not to grant market economy status to 13 Chinese companies.