127. The representative of the Philippines wondered whether the proposal which the Chair had read out earlier would be deemed to have been approved if the Members which were still in the process of consulting amongst themselves would communicate their consent to the Chairman, without the need for the TRIPS Council to meet again to approve this proposal. He added that it might be useful if the proposed language could be circulated to all Members. Also the representative of Argentina requested a clarification as to whether the Council would be deemed to have agreed on the proposal if there were no objections.
128. The Chairman confirmed that, if the groups which were still in the process of consulting amongst themselves could join other delegations in supporting the proposal, the Council would be deemed to have agreed on it. He added that, as requested by the delegation of the Philippines, he would circulate the proposal in writing to all Members.
