§ Q23. Mr. Jim Marshallasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his meeting with the Spanish Foreign Secretary.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary and I had useful talks with Sr. Areilza on 2nd March. He informed us of his Government's intentions with regard to democratic reforms and their wish to seek membership of the EEC at an appropriate time. We emphasised to him our hope that Spain will achieve a true democracy and thus be able to play454W a full part in Western Europe. We also spoke about other matters of mutual interest to our two countries.