§ 82. Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in the discussions over the accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Economic Community.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweWork has been continuing in the Community since the Foreign Affairs Council on 28 February to prepare for the extended Foreign Affairs Council and negotiating session with Spain and Portugal which began on Sunday. These meetings are still in progress. My hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh, Pentlands (Mr. Rifkind) will be making a statement tomorrow on the outcome.
§ 84. Mr. MacKenzieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what will be the effect of the accession of Spain and Portugal on the spending priorities of the European Economic Community.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe Council will decide on spending priorities in the enlarged Community taking account of available resources and the provisions of the agreement on budget discipline.