HC Deb 04 May 1989 vol 152 c191W
Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning Turkey's entry to the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We have received a number of representations concerning Turkey's application to join the European Community. The application is currently being studied by the Commission. Once its opinion is available, the Council of Ministers will consider the application further. We shall take all relevant factors into consideration when assessing the application in the Council.