§ 41. Mr. Croninasked the Prime Minister what representations he has made to General de Gaulle as to the desirability of achieving more satisfac-tary arrangements between the Common Market and the European Free Trade Association.
§ The Prime MinisterAs the hon. Member knows, my correspondence and conversations with President de Gaulle are confidential.
§ Mr. CroninWhilst fully understanding the necessity for these conversations being confidential, will the Prime Minister bear in mind that the imminent implementation of the Hallstein Plan is a severe threat to British trade? Will he, therefore, give this matter his careful personal attention?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir, I can assure the hon. Gentleman that this problem, and its implications, are very much in our minds.