EEC Application (jan 1, 1961 – sep 15, 1963)
Description:
Negotiations 1961-2
Vetoed by de Gaulle
January 1963: 'Britain bottom of the class'
- Other European countries growing much faster than UK
- USA keen for Britain to join
- Would boost industrial production for a large-scale xport market
Increase industrial efficiency
Stimulate economic growth
REJECTED 1963
- De Gaulle- Britain incapable of adapting to 'inner six' ways
Britain unwilling to give up special relationship with the USA
Added to timeline:
The making of Modern Britain 1951-2007
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