§ 71. Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent in his discussions with representatives of European countries, it has been his policy that Great Britain will not consider entry into the European Economic Community without an assurance that none of the six countries have balance of payments or inflationary problems.
§ Mr. George ThomsonThe purpose of our present talks is to explore whether the right conditions for British entry can 13W be negotiated. This has involved an exchange of views about our mutual economic problems. The kind of assurance suggested by my right hon. Friend would be inappropriate to seek in either direction.