HL Deb 22 January 1996 vol 568 c52WA
Lord Molloy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What weight they give to the views about the European Union expressed by the governments of Commonwealth countries.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

The views of governments of Commonwealth countries have played and will continue to play an important part in the Government's formulation of policy with regard to the European Union, particularly in respect of external relations.