§ Q16. Sir C. Osborneasked the Prime Minister, in view of the fact that France will not agree to Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community as long as General de Gaulle is President of the Republic, and since there is no evidence that he will cease to be President for many years to come, what alternative plans Her Majesty's Government envisage in the future.
§ The Prime Minister:I have nothing to add to the reply I gave on 7th November to a supplementary question by the hon. Member.—[Vol. 753, c. 831–2.]
§ Q22.Mr. David Howellasked the Prime Minister what consideration he has given to an arrangement whereby British entry into the Common Market should be preceded by a fixed term transitional arrangement, with full membership thereafter; and what conclusion he has reached.
§ The Prime Minister:I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave on 23rd November to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for West Lothian (Mr. Dalyell).—[Vol. 754, c.428]
§ Q23.Mr. Croninasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his future policy with regard to Great Britain's application to join the Common Market, having regard to the recent discussions of the Council of Ministers.
§ The Prime Minister:I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer I gave earlier today to similar Questions on this subject.