§ Q2. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister if he will make an official visit to Denmark.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so at present, Sir.
§ Mr. DalyellHas my right hon. Friend had any contact with the Prime Minister of Denmark on the issue of sea fishing of the Atlantic salmon, on which some of us have had harsh words to say about friends? If he has, may I ask whether any replies have been sent?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. As has already appeared in the Press here and in Denmark, I have sent a personal message on the subject raised by my hon. Friend to the Danish Prime Minister, to the Swedish Prime Minister, and to the 259 Federal German Chancellor. We have also had regular consultations with Denmark, Sweden and Germany at official level. I have just had a reply from the Danish Prime Minister, which I am considering. I believe that it will be possible to work something out.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellAs the large majority of the members of the North Atlantic Fisheries Commission have agreed to a ban, will the Government pursue this firmly with Denmark and also at every opportunity take it up with West Germany, because both these countries do not have salmon rivers?
§ The Prime MinisterThis point has been made by me to the three Prime Ministers concerned. I am hoping for further discussions with the Danish Prime Minister to see whether a solution can be reached. The hon. Gentleman will be aware, because of his reference to the other countries, that Iceland supports us in this matter. The matter will be pursued vigorously with all the Governments concerned.