§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent the Werner Report has affected the policy of the Government in relation to negotiations for entry to the European Economic Community.
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§ Mr. RipponThe Werner Report has been given careful consideration; it is still under discussion by the Six along with the Commission's proposals, but it is not a matter for discussion in the negotiations. There is nothing to cause concern in the first stage of the report, and to this extent it has not affected Her Majesty's Government's policy in the negotiations.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether and what alternatives to the Common Market are being studied by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. RipponIt is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to seek entry into the European Communities on satisfactory terms. The negotiations are progressing satisfactorily and in these circumstances the question of alternatives does not arise.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether any contingency planning is in hand to cover the breakdown of Great Britain's negotiations to join the Common Market.
§ Mr. RipponOur efforts are directed to bringing the negotiations to a successful conclusion.