HC Deb 25 June 1956 vol 555 cc7-8W
68. Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further discussions have taken place with France on the proposal to form an atomic energy authority, known as Euratom, within the last week; and whether he will make a statement.

69. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent discussions with the French Government on Euratom and related matters.

Lord John Hope

During an informal discussion on 15th June between my right hon. Friend the Minister of State and Monsieur Maurice Faure, representing the French Government, the respective views of Her Majesty's Government and of the French Government were set out. Monsieur Faure explained the proposed scope of Euratom, and was informed of our readiness to consider association with it within the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation framework.