Britain and the E.E.C.

Press, 28 March 1979, Page 20

Britain and the E.E.C.

Sir, — Britain’s entry into European living has not proved a success. First, the E.E.C. is inwardly motivated and is designed for self-preservation in an all encompassing world. Britain’s balance of trade improvement is largely attributable to her North Sea oil development and not to exports to Europe. Her imports of economy food stocks have been and are

threatened. Her claim to be able to contribute politically is debatable. Many fine attributes have been contributed to national life in the past by Britain such as princes of the pulpit, hymn writers, and missionaries. So why shackle oneself to one section of countries for a doubtful outcome? The masses of world population plead for an out* reaching and understanding and for an advanced country; here is an avenue for thought, effort, and leadership which could only lead to world-wide good will and contentment. — Yours, etc., GEORGE EARLY, Oxford. March 25, 1979.