§ Q8. Mr. David Steelasked the Prime Minister if he will seek to make an official visit to Portugal.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans at present to do so.
§ Mr. SteelIf the Prime Minister has any contacts with the Portuguese Government in the future will he make it clear that they are not likely to be accept- 622 able as partners in an enlarged European Community until such time as they stop misusing NATO arms against liberal movements in Africa?
§ The Prime MinisterPortugal was a member of EFTA throughout the lifetime of the previous Conservative Government and the Labour Government, and for part of the present Administration. Regarding membership of the Community, in the summit communiqué we reaffirmed very strongly the requirements of a country for membership, including its democratic procedures.
§ Mr. Robert HughesWill the Prime Minister answer the second part of the question from the hon. Member for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles (Mr. David Steel) and make it clear to the Portuguese Government that the misuse of NATO weapons in Portuguese-held territories of southern Africa is quite contrary to the whole spirit of the NATO agreement, and certainly contrary to the spirit of people of this country, who believe that the people of southern Africa should be free from all colonial domination?
§ The Prime MinisterThe Portuguese Government are well aware of our views on this matter.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonIs the Prime Minister aware that many people in this country are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the alliance?
§ The Prime MinisterI believe that that is the case.