§ Q6. Mr. Marquandasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Minister to supervise the harmonisation of British fiscal and social policies with those of the member States of the European Economic Community.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. It would not be sensible to split responsibility for domestic policy in the way suggested.
§ Q12. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Prime Minister if he will consider the publication of a White Paper showing in detail the likely effects on development area policy and regional planning of Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer my hon. Friend to the speech I made in the House on 8th May.—[Vol. 746, c. 1061 and 1075–6.]