§ Q12. Mr. Pentlandasked the Prime Minister, if he will seek a meeting with the Heads of Governments of the European Economic Community countries with a view to reaching a common policy on the supra-national powers appropriate to the European Parliament should the United Kingdom accede to the Treaty of Rome.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have been asked to reply.
No. Her Majesty's Government have made it clear that they accept the Treaty of Rome including the Articles relating to the European Parliament. If we become a member of the Communities, we shall have a full voice in any future development of that body.