HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 c49W
Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Lord Privy Seal what estimate he has made during the current negotiations for Great Britain's application to join the European Economic Community of the effect on the British cotton industry.

Mr. Heath

It is not possible to predict in detail the effect of our membership on particular industries. It will depend upon the ability of individual companies to adapt to the changed circumstances and to take advantage of the opportunities they afford.