§ Mr. Bottomleyasked the Prime Minister to what extent, in his talks with the German Chancellor about the proposed European Free Trade area, he took 267W account of the known views of the Commonwealth countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the agreed communiqué which was issued after my talks with Dr. Adenauer.
We have, of course, kept in close touch with Commonwealth Governments throughout.