European Common Market

37.

Mr. Pentland
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give an assurance that he will lay before Parliament before  ratification the proposals whereby the United Kingdom agrees to join the Common Market.

The Lord Privy Seal (Mr. Edward Heath)
Yes, Sir.

Mr. Stonehouse
May we have an assurance also that a General Election will be held before these agreements are entered into?

Mr. Heath
That is an entirely different question.