HC Deb 18 January 1971 vol 809 c212W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is his latest estimate of the net cost to the balance of payments of United Kingdom entry into the European Economic Community;

(2) what is his latest estimate of the effect on United Kingdom exports of the loss of Commonwealth preference if the United Kingdom becomes a member of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Higgins

I have nothing to add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 16th December last year.—[Vol. 808, c. 1354–70.]