§ 66. Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what consultations he had with the Government of the Republic of Ireland before the announcement of the import surcharge; what were their reactions to this proposal; and whether he will make a statement about the recent talks between the British Government and the Government of the Republic.
§ Mr. BottomleyOn the first two parts of the right hon. Member's Question I would refer him to my reply to Question No. 65. As regards the third part, I am sending the right hon. Member a copy of thecommunique issued after the talks on 5th November.