HC Deb 21 January 1981 vol 997 c161W
27. Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects the negotiations for the entry of Spain and Portugal into the European Economic Community to be completed.

38. Mr. Body

asked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects the negotiations for the entry of Spain and Portugal into the European Economic Community to be completed.

Sir Ian Gilmour

The entry negotiations with Portugal and Spain are well under way and are proceeding roughly in parallel. There is no formal timetable for their completion. For our part we shall work for their successful and expeditious conclusion.