Offshore Fisheries Limits

HC Deb 24 March 1958 vol 585 cc9-10

16. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the effect on the British fishing industry of an international increase of offshore fisheries limits from three to twelve miles.

Mr. Godber

It is difficult to form any precise estimate of the effect on the British fishing industry of such a proposal. There is no doubt, however, that the effect would be very serious.

Mr. Wall

Will my hon. Friend therefore do all he can to see that our representation upon this subject at Geneva is as strong as possible?

Mr. Godber

Yes. My hon. Friend will be aware that these negotiations are being conducted by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General, and I am quite sure that he has all these points very much in mind in all his conversations.