HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc37-8W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether, under the Treaty of Rome, Britain on joining the Common Market would be required to implement all decisions reached by the Council of Ministers at Brussels on trade, industry, farming, some aspects of welfare, of finance and of foreign aid; and what powers would remain in the Parliament at Westminster to abrogate such decisions.

The Prime Minister

I would refer my hon. Friend to the White Paper on the Legal and Constitutional Implications of United Kingdom Membership of the European Communities which has been presented to Parliament today.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that General de Gaulle has officially stated that he will not permit France to be out-voted in the Council of the Common Market Community on any matter which he judges vital to French interests; and whether he will make a similar declaration regarding Great Britain's interests.

The Prime Minister

I would refer my hon. Friend to my speech during the debate on 8th May.