§ 113. Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions there have been between representatives of other Commonwealth Governments and Her Majesty's Government concerning Great Britain's application to enter the European Economic Community; what representations have been made by other Commonwealth Governments concerning the safeguarding of their trade and other interests in any negotiation between Great Britain and the Community; what replies have been given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomasSince the latter half of May discussions about the implications for Commonwealth countries of the British application for membership of the European Economic Community have taken place with representatives of the Governments of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean and other Commonwealth sugar producing countries. Consultations by correspondence with all Commonwealth Governments are continuing. All these exchanges are confidential. We are taking full account of views expressed to us by Commonwealth Governments.