HC Deb 14 May 1962 vol 659 cc96-7W
65. Sir T. Beamish

asked the Lord Privy Seal what decision has resulted from his proposal that the United Kingdom should be invited by the members of the European Community to take a full part in talks that are now going on about future political unity.

Mr. Heath

As I told the House on 2nd May, the Foreign Ministers of the Six have not met since 17th April and there has not therefore been an opportunity for them to consider our suggestion that we should join in political discussions with them. We are, however, in close touch with individual Governments on this matter.

66. Mr. Swingler

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he is aware that proposals for a common films policy have now been submitted by the High Commission to the Council of Ministers of the European Economic Community, dealing with screen quotas, labour mobility, and the right of establishment; if he will apply to the Commission for a copy of these proposals and circulate an English translation to the trade associations and unions in the United Kingdom; and if he will now consult representatives of the British film industry on the likely effects if Great Britain joins the Common Market.

Mr. P. Thomas

I am informed that no proposals on this matter have been submitted by the Commission of the European Economic Community to the Council of Ministers. The Board of Trade are in close touch with the British film industry.