HC Deb 10 November 1969 vol 791 cc1-2
1. Mr. Moonman

asked the Minister of Technology whether he will be submitting evidence to be included in Her Majesty's Government's analysis of the effects of entering the European Economic Community.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Technology (Mr. Alan Williams)

Yes, Sir. All the relevant Government Departments are involved in the preparation of assessments of the effects of entering the European Economic Community.

Mr. Moonman

If my hon. Friend agrees that there is a series of industries of innovation that can be developed only by an integrated science and tech- nological policy in Europe, would he say whether proper attention has been given to this aspect and whether the cost of not going into the Common Market has been brought out in the survey?

Mr. Williams

While the survey is not yet completed, every relevant factor will be considered by the Ministry before it reaches final conclusions.