§ Q6. Mr. Eadieasked the Prime Minister what discussions he had with heads of Common Market countries during his visits about the coal industry of Great Britain.
§ The Prime MinisterI have, as yet, nothing to add to the reports which I20W have already given to the House on the visits of my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and myself to the countries of the European Economic Community.
§ Q8. Mr. John Leeasked the Prime Minister if he will convene a conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers before making any formal application for membership of the Common Market.
§ The Prime MinisterAs I have already told the House we are, and will remain in close touch with Commonwealth Governments on this issue. The actual form of consultation, however, is a matter of mutual convenience and I would not like to predict what arrangements our Commonwealth colleagues might favour in the future.
§ Q13. Mr. Hefferasked the Prime Minister whether discussions have taken place between Her Majesty's Government and the Governments of the European Economic Community countries during the Easter Recess; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, except that my right hon. Friends the Foreign Secretary and the Minister of State are attending the quarterly ministerial meeting of the Council of Western European Union, which opened in Rome today.