European Economic Community

HC Deb 18 February 1971 vol 811 cc570-1W

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he proposes to make a statement about current discussions with the European Economic Community on the future of sterling.

Mr. Anthony Royle

I have at present nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said in the debate on 21st January.—[Vol. 810, c. 1406.]

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultations he has had with European Economic Community Agricultural Ministers about proposals for a common lamb and sheep marketing policy.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The Community has not agreed on a policy for lamb and sheepmeat. There has been no consultation, but we have made clear to representatives of the Communities that the introduction of a regulation on these subjects might raise another problem for the present negotiations.