§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what calculation he has made of the extra cost to Great Britain 27W of the application of a common customs tariff on goods imported into Great Britain from the Commonwealth.
§ Mr. du CannNo such calculation has been made.
§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the extent to which, in the event of the United Kingdom accepting the Treaty of Rome, the application of Article 221 three years after Great Britain's entry will affect British subjects in the Commonwealth who wish to participate in British firms and companies.
§ Mr. du CannUnder the current exchange controls residents of the Commonwealth may invest freely in United Kingdom firms and companies and, with the exception of residents of Canada, may also freely repatriate their investments. The application of Article 221 will not affect this situation.
§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Lord Privy Seal what estimate he has made of the effect of Great Britain's entry into the Common Market on British friendly societies.
§ Mr. du CannI have been asked to reply.
There is no reason to suppose there would be any immediate effect.