HC Deb 26 October 1967 vol 751 cc519-20W
22. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had, or intends to have, with the Governments of the Channel Islands concerning Great Britain's entry into the Common Market; and whether he will give an assurance that no action on Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community will be taken which will affect the Channel Islands, until the authorities there have signified their acceptance.

Mr. Taverne

There has been the closest consultation on this matter between Her Majesty's Government and the Insular Authorities in the Channel Islands for a considerable time, and this will continue as necessary. My right hon. Friend is now awaiting the formal views of the Islands' legislatures.