asked the Minister for External Affairs whether any member states of the European communities made amendments in their constitutions to make them conform with the EEC Treaty; and, if so, if he will furnish information on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Membership of EEC.
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This is a complex subject which cannot be readily answered within the context of a Parliamentary question. Our information is that Luxembourg and the Netherlands amended their Constitutions for the purpose of EEC membership. The Belgian Senate approved a proposal for an article amending the Constitution for this purpose as recently as last month. In the case of France, the Federal Republic of Germany and Italy an amendment does not appear to have been considered necessary.