§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Norway's application to join the European Community, in regard to environment and foreign and security policy.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesWe welcome Norway's application to join the Community and look forward to the swift conclusion of accession, negotiations, which began on 5 April. Norway has said that she is ready to participate fully in the common foreign and security policy and has played a full role in international environment policy. The precise terms of accession in these and other areas will be the subject of negotiation.