HC Deb 13 December 1991 vol 200 c586W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions Her Majesty's Government and the European Community have had in relation to full membership for Switzerland of the European Community framework programme.

Mr. Leigh

Under the provisions of the European economic area treaty between the EC and EFTA which I hope will be signed shortly, all EFTA countries, including Switzerland, will be eligible to participate fully in the EC's research and development framework programme with effect from 1 January 1993. This will build on existing EFTA participation in individual EC R and D projects and programmes.

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