§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if it is Government policy to work towards a West European confederation of States.
§ Mr. RipponHer Majesty's Government's policy on political unity in Western Europe was set out in my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's opening statement to the Communities on 30th June last year. I would also refer hon. Members to what I said in the debate in the House on 20th January.—[Vol. 809, c. 1091–2.]