HC Deb 26 March 1974 vol 871 c276
Q8. Mr. McCrindle

asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to visit Brussels.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on 21st March to my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley).—[Vol. 870, c. 151.]

Mr. McCrindle

Bearing in mind the Prime Minister's reply to the previous Question, may I ask whether, if he goes to Brussels, he will make it clear that his personal opinion is not likely to have changed since 1967 and that it is renegotiation which the Government seek and not withdrawal, except as a last resort?

The Prime Minister

In 1967, and at all times since, I have said that the question of entry depended on the terms. We rejected the terms. My right hon. Friend is now concerned with renegotiation of the terms, and then the country will decide.