§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the next stage of EEC political union; and if he will seek to ensure that this stage is not begun until Parliaments in the member States have been able to debate the matter.
§ Mr. John DaviesI refer the hon. Gentleman to paragraph 16 of the communique of the summit meeting held in Paris on 19th and 20th October 1973 (Cmnd. 5109).
227WThe House will have the usual opportunities to discuss proposals in this as in other fields as and when they arise.