HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc19-20W
79. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the President of the Board of Trade in view of the official figures given for the rise in food prices and cost of living of Great Britain's entry into the Common Market and on the basis of wage and salary scales rising to compensate workers for these price increases, by how much he estimates this would cause a rise in the price of manufactured goods in general; and how these price increases would affect Great Britain's exports so far as costs are concerned.

Mr. Darling

It is not possible to give exact quantitative estimates, because results must depend on the terms of any agreement.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will publish in HANSARD a detailed list of the main trades and industries which would be greatly benefited and seriously affected in an adverse manner on Great Britain entering the Common Market.

Mr. Jay

No, since the results of entry must depend on the terms of any agreement reached.