HC Deb 03 March 1971 vol 812 cc463-4W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what duties on imports of plywood he has proposed to the European Economic Community, in the event of the United Kingdom becoming a member of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Rippon

We are seeking within the framework of existing Community practice a solution to the problems for British industry which might arise if the Common External Tariff were applied without mitigation on plywood.

Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in view of the concern in Wales, and especially rural Wales, on the possible entry into the European Economic Community, if he will make early arrangements to translate the Treaty of Rome into the Welsh language.

Mr. Rippon

I see no present need to translate the Treaty itself, but if we join the Communities consideration will be given to following the existing practice of translating documents and information of direct concern to the daily lives of people in Wales into the Welsh language.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what duties on imports of phosphates he has proposed to the European Economic Community, in the event of the United Kingdom becoming a member of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Rippon

I have made no proposal to the European Community about duties on phosphates.

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