asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is expected that the countries which are now in the process of joining the EEC will also join the EMS: and if any statements have been made by their Governments on their intentions in this regard.
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Membership of the EMS is not a condition for accession to the EEC and the issue, as such, has not arisen during the current accession negotiations. I am not aware that either of the present applicant states has entered into any commitment or made any statement with regard to possible EMS membership.