17 - Entry In The EEC And Attitudes During Developments In The Cold War Flashcards
Who did Britain become heavily involved with in the 1970s?
Europe
When did Britain join the EEC? Which 2 countries did they join with?
January 1973
Eire and Denmark
Who was more supportive of Britain’s entry into the EEC? What did he see Britain as?
French President Pompidou
A bulwark against the FRG
Which PM was pro-Europe? Why did the EEC entry seem a reward for Heath?
Heath
His efforts failed in the 1960s
What issue split Britain among EEC membership?
Sovereignity
What did many Britons fear about EEC law? What did Labour fear about with the trade unions?
It would supersede national law
Their rights and conditions
Who called for an EEC referendum in 1975? Why?
Tony Benn
He believed most of Britain opposed membership
When did an EEC referendum take place? Who oversaw it?
1975
Labour
What membership did most politicians and groups support?
EEC membership
What percentage of people supported EEC membership by 1975?
67%
What fraction of the electorate did not vote on the EEC referendum? Why was this seen as an issue?
1/3
The majority didn’t seem convincing
Why did politicians complain about Britain’s EEC contribution? What Policy was seen as a particular contention?
The budget was seen as too high
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
What were farmers guaranteed under the CAP? Who did this policy benefit?
Prices for surplus production
Inefficient farmers
Why did British fishermen complain about European fishermen?
They were depleting stock through extensive techniques
Who was Heath more interested in over the USA? What did Britain maintain with the US?
Europe
Its relationship
