§ 2. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what changes he proposes to make in the policy set out in Command Paper No. 1453 for the fishing industry, in view of the representations made to him by the British Trawler Federation and other bodies.
§ The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mr. Christopher Soames)No changes have been made in the broad policy set out in Command Paper 1453 and incorporated in the Bill now before the House. There have been some changes in the details of implementing it, and these are set out in an exchange of letters with representatives of the trawler owners which was published on 3rd November, and a copy of which I am having placed in the Library.
§ Mr. WallIs my right hon. Friend aware that those in the industry are grateful for the way in which he received their representations and are pleased that an agreed solution has been reached?
§ Mr. SoamesI am grateful to my hon. Friend.