§ Q7. Mr. Bostonasked the Prime Minister if he will now make a further statement about progress towards creating a European Technological Community.
§ Q10. Mr. Bishopasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the progress of his consultations regarding European technological co-operation.
§ The Prime MinisterOur proposals for a European Technological Community were put forward as forming an integral part of an extended European Economic Community and cannot therefore be fully effective until we are members. Her Majesty's Government have, however, stated our willingness to engage in bilateral and wider discussions on technological co-operation and have accepted, and are now considering with other European Governments, the proposals made jointly by the Benelux Governments. These include a suggestion for common action between European countries in various fields, including technological co-operation.