HC Deb 25 November 1971 vol 826 c446W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council whether he will give a detailed account of the 1,500 Instruments which will be legally binding on the United Kingdom if it enters the European Economic Community; and whether he will give a detailed list of the title and numbers and a short explanatory heading or title.

Mr. Whitelaw

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade on 22nd November, 1971.—[Vol. 826, c.263 –4.]

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council when he expects to introduce the legislation implementing the United Kingdom's proposed entry to the European Communities.

Mr. Whitelaw

After the signature of the Instruments of Accession to the E.E.C. Treaties, legislation to give effect to them will be presented to the House in the new year.

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