HC Deb 17 July 1967 vol 750 c1526
19. Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will provide improved facilities to assist consultation between British Members of Parliament and Members of Parliament in both the European Free Trade Association and the European Economic Community.

Mr. George Brown

There are already frequent opportunities for consultation at the regular meetings of several European assemblies. Perhaps my hon. Friend would let me know if he has any particular point in mind.

Dr. David Owen

Would not my right hon. Friend agree that the recent attitude of his Department to Members of Parliament wishing to visit the European Economic Commission in Brussels gives cause for great anxiety? Will he do something about this?

Mr. Brown

I could not possibly agree with my hon. Friend about that.

Mr. Longden

Could the right hon. Gentleman improve the facilities for consultation between the Members of Parliament who join these visits and Members of Parliament who do not, because no information whatever is ever forthcoming to this House?

Mr. Brown

The hon. Member is doing me an injustice. I give the House lots of information.