HC Deb 01 May 1974 vol 872 cc1133-4
14. Mr. Christopher Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to support the proposal issued by the EEC Governments on 4th March 1974 relating to co- operation between the European Community and the Arab world.

Mr. Hattersley

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Mayhew

Is my hon. Friend aware that the growing partnership between Europe and the Arab world is of enormous potential value to both regions, and will be give the House the assurance that the British Government will not fall behind their EEC colleagues in supporting it?

Mr. Hattersley

I gladly give the assurance asked for in the second part of my hon. Friend's question, and I agree with the first part and the implications therein.

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