§ 78. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the request by Faroese shipowners for parity in fish landings in British ports with British and Icelandic ships and of the threat that if such parity be not granted the Faroese Parliament will be asked to impose restrictions on British ships in Faroese waters by increasing harbour charges and withdrawing permission to repair fishing tackle; and what steps he is taking to resolve these differences.
§ Mr. GodberThis request concerns the order of berthing and discharge, the arrangements for which are made by the interests concerned at the fishing ports. We have been glad to note that the President of the British Trawlers' Federation has publicly expressed the industry's readiness to discuss matters with representatives of the Faroese fishing industry.