HC Deb 22 June 1982 vol 26 c83W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consideration has been given by the European Economic Community to the arrangements to enable Greenland to leave the Common Market; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

A proposal to amend the Community Treaties with a view to changing Greenland's status was submitted by the Danish Foreign Minister to the President of the Council on 19 May 1982. In accordance with Community procedures the opinions of the European Parliament and the Commission have been sought. Detailed consideration of the proposal by the Council has not yet started.