§ 6. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he has taken to establish a European Armament Board, as recommended by paragraph 3 on page 3 of Document 354 of the Western European Union Assembly.
§ 63. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he is having in order to promote the establishment of a European Armament Board as recommended by the Western European Union Assembly.
§ Mr. MayhewThis idea is under consideration by the Western European Council. Her Majesty's Government cannot take unilateral action on it.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerWill the Government adopt a warm approach to this matter, in which we have a suggestion for practical co-operation between the members of the Six and the United Kingdom, and will they take some initiative on it?
§ Mr. MayhewWe certainly share the view of W.E.U that there should be a fairer share-out of arms orders.
§ Mr. PowellWill the hon. Gentleman recognise that the objects, at least, of this proposal are highly desirable? Surely the Government recognise that.
§ Mr. MayhewI have said that the main object of W.E.U. is also the objective of the Government.