HC Deb 26 June 1967 vol 749 cc14-5W
60. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why, on or about Thursday, 15th June, 1967, he issued an official statement repudiating a suggestion made by a private person, Lord Gladwyn, that Great Britain should accept an associate membership of the Common Market; and on how many previous occasions during the past 12 months he has issued statements disassociating Her Majesty's Government from statements made by private individuals.

Mr. Mulley

Because we wanted to make sure that the Government's position was not misunderstood. There has been no exactly similar case in the past 12 months.

67. Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made in negotiations to achieve British membership of the Common Market.

Mr. Mulley

I have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 20th June to my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon, South (Mr. Winnick).—[Vol. 748, c. 1412.]