HC Deb 10 December 1981 vol 14 c461W
Mr. Alan Clark

asked the Prime Minister if, following her meeting with the Portuguese Prime Minister on 9 December, she will make a statement about Her Majesty's Government's policy towards Portugal's accession to the European Economic Community.

The Prime Minister

I confirmed to Senhor Balsemao the Government's firm support for the early entry of Portugal into the European Community. I expressed my hope that the time table for accession envisaged by Portugal, namely, accession on 1 January 1984, could be met.