§ Mr. Alan Clarkasked 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 MinisterI 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.