HC Deb 07 May 1959 vol 605 cc59-60W
20. Mrs. Leather

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what consultations he has had with other members of the Commonwealth about approaches being made to them by the European Common Market authorities; and with what results.

Mr. Maudling

We are continually in touch with Commonwealth countries and exchange general information about development on this front and a meeting of Commonwealth officials is now taking place in London. But there is no indication that approaches have been made by the Euorpean Economic Com- munity to Commonwealth countries of a kind which would involve special Commonwealth consultation.