§ Mr. Staintonasked the Lord Privy Seal to what extent Her Majesty's Government are supporting the application of Portugal to join the European Economic Community irrespective of progress with the application from Spain.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsHer Majesty's Government fully support the applications of both Portugal and Spain to join the European Community, and favour pressing ahead with the negotiations with both applicants as rapidly as possible. The two sets of negotiations are not linked. They have, however, been proceeding in parallel.