HC Deb 16 December 1968 vol 775 cc872-3
53. Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he supports Iceland's recent application to join the European Free Trade Association.

71. Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if it is Her Majesty's Government's policy to support an application for Iceland to join the European Free Trade Association.

Mr. Mulley

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Pounder

Assuming that Iceland's application is successful, can the Minister forecast the likely effect of Icelandic membership of E.F.T.A. on the United Kingdom fish market which is currently experiencing glut conditions?

Mr. Mulley

As was made clear at the last ministerial meeting of the E.F.TA. Council, before Iceland can be admitted into full membership, a number of important considerations have to be examined, the most important of which is fish.