HC Deb 18 January 1968 vol 756 cc667-8W
Q5. Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Prime Minister what steps he intends to take in 1968 in respect of the application of the United Kingdom to join the Common Market and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister:

I have nothing to add to the Statement made by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary on 20th December.—[Vol. 756, c. 1267.]

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Prime Minister, in view of the work and support from five European nations for Great Britain's application to join the European Economic Community, if he will consult those five and also countries other than the five on measures whereby Great Britain can assist the expansion of the size, shape, power and world appeal of what is at present the European Economic Community.

The Prime Minister:

We are already in consultation with the Five and with other European nations in accordance with the policy described by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary in his Statement to the House on 20th December.