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§ Mr. Alex Salmond (Banff and Buchan)It is my privilege to present a petition from the fishing community of Fraserburgh, the most fishing-dependent area in the whole of Europe. The petitioners fear the destruction of the economic fabric of their community and of communities along the coastline of Scotland. In a few days, their campaign attracted 9,000 signatures and they now wish to see their cause represented at the highest levels of Government. They intend to take their campaign nationwide throughout Scotland.
The petition reads:
To the House of CommonsThe petition of the people of the fishing communities of Scotland declares that we have grave concerns over the future of the fishing industry in the light of recent E.U. proposals.The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons requires that Her Majesty's Government represent the interests of the Scottish fishing industry to ensure the long-term survival of the industry.And the petitioners remain, etc.
§ To lie upon the Table.