HC Deb 27 July 1956 vol 557 cc80-1W
Sir J. Hutchison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether this country has yet been invited to send a representative to Working Party No. 14 set up by the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation to examine the problem of future supplies of energy in Europe; and whether he proposes to accede to such invitation.

Mr. H. Macmillan

The Council of the Organisation, in their resolution establishing the Working Party referred to by my hon. Friend, invited Member Governments to be represented on it. Her Majesty's Government will, of course, be represented.

Sir J. Hutchison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will signify before 31st August, this country's desire to take part in the work of a Special Working Party to be set up by the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation to study the question of a European Customs Union and a close association between such Union and member countries of the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation who do not propose to take part in it.

Mr. H. Macmillan

Yes. As I indicated in my statement of the 24th July, Her Majesty's Government welcome this study.