HC Deb 31 January 1967 vol 740 c63W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Minister of Technology whether he will now take the initiative in setting up a joint committee with the member countries of the Six to work out the new institutions and procedures required for the implementation of the proposal for a European Technology Community.

Mr. Benn

My right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, in their discussions with the Governments of the Six about our possible accession to the European Economic Community, are exploring the scope for increased technological collaboration within Europe and best way of doing it.