European Economic Community

HC Deb 15 March 1967 vol 743 cc91-2W

38. Mr. Derek Page

asked the President of the Board of Trade what estimate he has made on the effects of entry by Great Britain to the European Economic Community on Polish trade with Great Britain.

Mr. Jay

There are too many uncertainties, including the terms of entry, for any useful estimate to be made.

39. Mr. Derek Page

asked the President of the Board of Trade what estimate he has made of the effects of entry to the European Economic Community on British trade with sterling area producers of commodities which are leviable under European Economic Community regulations; and whether he will publish details in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Jay

The effects would depend on the terms upon which we entered and world market conditions at the time: but any new obstacle to trade must of course have adverse effects on those concerned.