§ Q2. Mr. Grimondasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the need to expand and keep up to date the fishing industry, he will take steps to co-ordinate the activities of the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the administration of this industry.
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§ The Prime MinisterI am quite satisfied that the activities of the Ministers primarily responsible for fisheries are adequately co-ordinated; indeed, in most matters concerning the fishing industry statutory powers and duties are vested jointly in the Ministers and are exercised jointly.