§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what tonnage of milk products per year was proposed for delivery by New Zealand to the enlarged Community during the agricultural transitional period; and what proposals for price were made in the proposals by the United Kingdom tabled to the European Economic Community in early November.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleDetails of the proposals made by Her Majesty's Government to the European Communities about New Zealand dairy products are confidential. We have asked for some form of continuing arrangements, subject to review, in order that we can assess the position as we go along.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what tonnage of sugar was proposed for delivery by each country belonging to the Commonwealth Sugar Agreement to the enlarged community; what proposals for price were made; and what proposals were made about the continuance of the Commonwealth Sugar Agreement in the proposals tabled by the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community in early November.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleThe details of our proposals made for the solution of 345W problems of countries party to the Commonwealth Sugar Agreement are confidential. We have asked for some form of continuing arrangements, subject to review, in order that we can assess the position as we go along.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give an assurance that no undertaking and indication is given to the European Economic Community on our negotiations to join the Common Market about whether or not there will be a referendum in the United Kingdom if an agreement is reached with the Six.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleThe question of a referendum does not arise in the negotiations.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government concerning the period for introducing legislation in the United Kingdom Parliament consequent upon British entry to the European Economic Community in connection with negotiations for entry to that organisation, and concerning the maintenance of Parliamentary control.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleIt is not possible to determine the timing of legislation in Parliament consequent upon British entry into the European Communities, until more is known about the terms of accession including the transitional arrangements which are the subject of negotiations.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish the full text of the agreement with the European Economic Community Council of Ministers relating to pigmeat, milk, eggs and an annual review of agriculture.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleThe texts of agreements reached so far with the Communities are confidential.