§ 59. Mr. Grimondasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the present position of the negotiations between the Common Market and the European Free Trade Association.
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§ Mr. HeathNo formal negotiations are taking place between the European Economic Community and the European Free Trade Association. We have, however, been having informal and exploratory talks with the Germans and have made useful progress. I cannot, of course, give details of these confidential exchanges.