§ 56. Mr. Roy Jenkinsasked the Prime Minister to what extent in his talks with the French Prime Minister, he raised the difficulties created for the Commonwealth by the proposed participation of French and oher Colonial Territories in the European Common Market; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on his recent discussions with M. Mollet.
§ The Prime MinisterA communiqué was published after the meeting which my right hon. and learned Friend and I had with the French Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, which is given below.
The hon. Gentleman the Member for Stechford will see that the Common Market was discussed and that it was agreed that there should be further detailed study by experts.