asked the Prime Minister, if he will seek a meeting with the Heads of Governments of the European Economic Community countries with a view to reaching a common policy on the supra-national powers appropriate to the European Parliament should the United Kingdom accede to the Treaty of Rome.

I have been asked to reply.No. Her Majesty's Government have made it clear that they accept the Treaty of Rome including the Articles relating to the European Parliament. If we become a member of the Communities, we shall have a full voice in any future development of that body.