§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) whether he will make a statement on his discussions and negotiations held in Brussels on 11th May, 1971;
(2) whether he will make a statement on the most recent negotiations for Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community and make a Ministerial broadcast on the negotiations held in May on this subject.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleMy right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will, with permission, make a statement early next week on this week's Ministerial negotiating meeting in Brussels. My right hon. Friends broadcast regularly on the negotiations and will continue to do so.
Year Northumberland North Durham South Durham Great Britain 1961 … … … 11 8 9 234 1962 … … … 12 12 14 255 1963 … … … 18 12 10 250 1964 … … … 9 8 9 192 1965–66 (15 months) … 12 11 7 263 1966–67 … … … 7 2 12 146 1967–68 … … … 10 8 7 130 1968–69 … … … 8 5 4 115 1969–70 … … … 4 3 8 82 1970–71 … … … 9 6 10 92 Total fatal accidents during the 10 year period 100 75 90 1,759