§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Lord Privy Seal to what extent he has now agreed in the Brussels negotiations with the harmonisation of social policies with the European Economic Community countries; if Her Majesty's Government has agreed to participate in further conferences to this end; and what estimate he has now made to the effect of such harmonisation on the British social system.
§ Mr. HeathThe social policy provided for in the Treaty of Rome is acceptable to us, subject to certain details of administration and timing. If we join the Community we shall participate fully in any Community conferences dealing with the implementation of that policy. It will be our object to ensure that the effect of any measures which may be agreed is beneficial to our social system.