HC Deb 03 March 1954 vol 524 cc93-4W
64. Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reply has been sent to M. Monnet's official proposal for closer association between the United Kingdom and the European Coal and Steel Community.

Mr. Nutting

No formal reply has yet been sent but my right hon. Friend has discussed the matter personally with M. Monnet. As my right hon. Friend said in reply to the hon. Member for Lincoln (Mr. de Freitas) on 21st January, the interests concerned have first to be consulted. These consultations are now taking place.