HC Deb 23 June 1971 vol 819 cc301-3W
Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs what communication he has had from the Common regarding its proposals of versity in Great Britain on 31st December, 1969, were follows:

the six-mile fisheries limit during five years after joining; and if he will make a statement

Mr. Anthony Royle

We have had no response in the negotiating conference to our proposals press reports relate to proposals by the Commission of the European economic Community which have not yet been ggreed by the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Ronald King Murray

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is seeking an undertaking from the European Economic Community member states that, after the termination of the transitional period for British entry and any subsequent period of correctives, there will be a definite opportunity to review and, if necessary, adjust, the British contribution to the European Economic Community budget.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The Community has said that if an unacceptable situation were to arise, the Community's survival would demand that equitable solutions should be found.