asked the Taoiseach whether the latest statement of the British Prime Minister further qualifying Britain's attitude towards entry into the EEC and re-emphasising Mr. Gaitskell's original objection regarding freedom to trade on a preferential basis with Commonwealth countries has altered the Government's assumption that the Republic will be admitted to the EEC by 1970.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Membership of EEC.
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Mr. O'Leary
The answer to the Deputy's question is in the negative. I do not consider that the statement of the British Prime Minister to which the question refers involves any change in the situation.