§ Q11. Mr. Peter Archerasked the Prime Minister what communications he has received recently from the Heads of Government in the European Economic Community relating to Great Britain's application to join.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are in regular and close contact with the Governments of the Six on all matters of mutual interest. The recent visit of the Federal German Chancellor provided a further valuable opportunity for an exchange of views and, as the House knows, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is currently visiting the capitals of the Six.