§ 65. Mr. Websterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will list the steps that have been taken since 18W 31st March, 1966, to explore with foreign Governments the possibility of successful negotiations under Article 237 of the Treaty of Rome for full membership of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. George BrownI would refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply on the 7th November to my right hon. Friend the Member for Easington.—[Vol. 735, c.956–7.] The Government's plans for further exploratory talks with the Six at Heads of Government level were described by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in his statement on the 10th of November.—[Vol. 735, c. 1530–1.]
§ 66. Mr. Websterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what special contacts his Department has with the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. George BrownDiplomatic contact is maintained through the United Kingdom Delegation to the European Commmunities in Brussels. There are regular Ministerial discussions in the quarterly meetings of the Council of Western European Union.