In March 1969 , he opposed the UK 's joining the European Economic Community .
Powell had voted against the Schuman Declaration in 1950 and had supported entry only because he believed that the Common Market was simply a means to secure free trade .
In March 1969 , Powell opposed the UK 's joining the Common Market     .
Powell had voted against the Schuman Declaration in 1950 and had supported entry only because he believed that the Common Market was simply a means to secure free trade .