European Free Trade Area

HC Deb 23 January 1958 vol 580 c204W

Sir A. Bossom

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will arrange that a representative of producers should participate as an adviser, within the United Kingdom Government delegation, under the arrangements contemplated for the proposed European agreement on agriculture.

Mr. Maudling

To settle the United Kingdom delegation, or its character, before there is an agreement would be premature.

Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now make a further statement on the progress of the discussions concerning Great Britain's participation in a European Free Trade Area, with particular reference to the position of agriculture.

Mr. Maudling

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer which I gave on 21st January to the hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. Willey).