HC Deb 12 July 1968 vol 768 cc141-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of his attendance at the recent meeting of Western European Union Foreign Ministers in Bonn.

Mr. M. Stewart

The meeting consisted as usual of political discussions on 8th July, when my right hon. and noble Friend Lord Chalfont represented the Government, and economic discussions which I attended on 9th July. I also took the opportunity for private talks with other Foreign Ministers who were present.

The meeting gave rise to a lively and interesting exchange of views. It also en- abled us to reaffirm our wish to join the European Communities as soon as possible. The importance of making early progress to this end was explicity recognised by almost all the Governments represented.