§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement setting out the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the future development of the EEC.
§ Mr. MaudeBritain will remain a full and active participant in the development of the European Community. Our top priority is the completion of the single market on time, bringing down the barriers inside Europe and staying open to the world outside. We are contributing fully to discussions in all areas of Community activity.
§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he intends to take in cases where the Commission of the EEC presents directives which appear to exceed the powers conferred under the Treaty of Rome and the Single Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeI refer my hon. Friend to the answer my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave him on 19 May. We shall decide our response as and when such cases arise.