§ Mr. Woodasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is satisfied by the assurances from other Governments, represented at a meeting of Western European Union in January, 1970, that no steps will be taken towards closer political co-operation among the European Economic Community states, without Great Britain; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuardYes. I am satisfied that our friends in the Communities know and welcome our keen interest in playing a full and equal part in the development of European political unity. I am sure the Six will take this into account in their preliminary discussions on closer politi-444W cal co-operation, which they agreed at their summit meeting in December should be in the perspective of enlargement of the Communities.