§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will arrange to discuss with the representatives of the Israeli Government the effects on Anglo-Israeli trade if Great Britain enters the Common Market; and to what extent, during his recent discussions with the Prime Minister of Israel, the subject to discussed.
§ Mr. RipponTalks at the official level were held in London on 1st March between the Israel Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. We remain in touch with the Government of Israel on this subject. It was raised briefly by the Foreign Minister of Israel during the recent visit to Israel of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.