§ 84. Mr. Masonasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science what consideration he has given to the effect on the relationship of the United Kingdom with Euratom which would result from joining the Common Market, particularly in respect to full membership of Euratom, and its subsequent effects upon the United Kingdom's nuclear power programme.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethAs my noble Friend the Minister for Science explained in another place on 15th June. if the10W United Kingdom were to become a member of the European Economic Community, the question of our joining Euratom would also arise. Exploratory talks are now taking place to ascertain whether a basis for negotiations can be found with the European Economic Community. It is only when the position in this respect is clearer that it will be possible to consider the consequences for the United Kingdom's relations with Euratom and the subsequent effects on our nuclear power programme.