§ 31. Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in all discussions on negotiations with the EEC, he will ensure that he is accompanied by a representative of the Scottish Office.
§ Mr. PeartI am in constant touch with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, and representatives of the Scottish Office accompany me whenever we consider that this is appropriate. I can assure the hon. Member that in discussions in the EEC Her Majesty's Ministers take full account of the interests of all parts of the United Kingdom.