HC Deb 08 March 1971 vol 813 cc24-5W
99. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will place in the Library a copy of the contribution of Her Majesty's Ambassador to France to Le Figaro on 19th February, 1971, on the subject of Great Britain's entry to the European Economic Community.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Yes. I have placed in the Library of the House copies of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Paris' open letter which appeared in Le Figaro on 19th February together with copies of the letter to which it was a reply, and English translations of each.

101. Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made with Her Majesty's Government's examination of the detailed national and local implications of the common fisheries policy of the European Economic Community; and what steps he is taking to protect the interests of inshore fishermen in the negotiations.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The detailed examination of the implications of the common fisheries policy is proceeding. This examination includes contacts with the Commission of the European Communities on aspects of the policy, certain details of which have not yet been formulated. Future moves will take fully into account the interests of inshore fishermen.

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list those statutes which, if the United Kingdom becomes a member of the European Economic Community, will have to be expressly or impliedly repealed in order to conform to Community law.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The extent to which the laws of the United Kingdom would require modification in the event of our accession to the Treaty of Rome is at present under close examination. It is too early to list the statutes which would be affected.

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list those common law principles which, if the United Kingdom becomes a member of the European Economic Community, will have to be changed or substantially modified in order to conform to Community law.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Examination of the extent to which the laws of the United Kingdom would require modification if the United Kingdom becomes a member of the European Economic Community is not yet complete. It is clear that the greater part of the common law will not be affected.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what undertakings have been given between the other current applicants to join the Common Market that unless all are able to join none will.

Mr. Anthony Royle

None.