HC Deb 28 April 1970 vol 800 c290W
Mr. Brooks

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will indicate the minimum level of balance of payments surplus for Great Britain below which it is not Her Majesty's Government's policy to seek entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Taverne

It is impossible to assess what level of surplus may be required before the actual terms of entry have been negotiated, since these would affect the prospects for the balance of payments.

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