§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what approaches he has received from Commonwealth countries, not eligible for Associate status in the EEC, in respect of the undertakings contained in paragraph 119 of the White Paper on the European Communities published in July 1971; and what action he has taken in answer to any such requests.
§ Mr. John DaviesThe undertakings in paragraph 119 of Command 4715 were formally incorporated into the Joint Declaration of Intent on the Development of Trade Relations with Ceylon, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Singapore annexed to the Treaty of Accession.
We have been, and will remain, in close touch with the countries concerned on matters arising from the declaration. It is of course for the countries to approach the Community direct, and some have already done so.
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