§ 36. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek to make an official visit to the European Parliament at its next plenary session in Strasbourg, 10th–14th December 1973, to make a statement on British policy on the next steps to be taken towards an EEC common foreign policy and the necessary administrative machinery required to support it.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleMy right hon. Friend has no plans to visit Strasbourg at present. Her Majesty's Government continue strongly to support the development of common European positions on foreign policy issues.