§ Q4. Mr. Deakinsasked the Prime Minister if, at the next meeting of the European Economic Community Heads of Government, he will oppose proposals for economic and monetary union.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. Her Majesty's Government are in principle in favour of progress by the enlarged Community in this direction. We shall consider specific proposals on their merits, and in the light of experience of the measures taken so far.
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§ Q10. Mr. Spearingasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Law Officers concerning the arrangements for entering the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes.
§ Q31. Mr. Molloyasked the Prime Minister what plans he now has to seek to pay an official visit to the Commission of the European Economic Community.
§ The Prime MinisterI have at present no plans to do so.
§ Q33. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Prime Minister when the Government intend announcing the appointment of the two British Commissioners to the European Economic Community; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMembers of the European Commission are appointed by common accord of the Governments of member States. Commissioners of British nationality are to take up their appointments on 1st January, 1973, and an announcement will be made at an appropriate time.
§ Q34. Mr. Deakinsasked the Prime Minister if he intends that the British people should be consulted before Her Majesty's Government commit Great Britain to support for European Economic Community economic and monetary union.
§ The Prime MinisterThe elected representatives of the people in Parliament will be able to consider economic and monetary policy in the European Economic Community as it develops.