§ 28. Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will make a statement on progress on the National Plan Mark 2.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI would refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply to the hon. Member for Moray and Nairn (Mr. G. Campbell) on 24th October.—[Vol. 751, c. 440.]
§ Mr. MillsHow is it possible to proceed with the National Plan until it is known whether we are to enter the E.E.C. or not and, if so, on what terms?
Mr. WilliamsIf the decision were taken that we should join the E.E.C., the initial major impact would not be felt within the period of the Plan. Other imponderables of international trade are making the base far more doubtful at the moment for devising planning techniques.