5. The representative of the European Communities said that his delegation was prepared to work in the way suggested by the Chair. He wished, however, to sound one note of caution regarding the reference made by the Chairman to the state of progress elsewhere in the negotiations. While his delegation was extremely conscious of, and somewhat concerned with, the state of discussions in other areas, it believed that drawing these kinds of linkages could be a dangerous exercise. Concerns with the state of progress elsewhere should not be used as a reason to fail to push ahead with progress in this or any other negotiation which did not form part of the famous triangle of issues. This could lead to a situation where Members would wait for progress in other negotiating groups before moving. Linkages could work both ways.
6. He said that his delegation was still expecting the working document from the Chairman that had been programmed for July. He expressed hope that at some stage in this session the Chair would be able to address the issue of the nature of that working document.
