§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now make a statement on both the short- and long-term measures to aid the fishing industry.
§ Mr. Peart:The special rates of subsidy to be paid for the latter part of the year to 31st July next are under consideration; longer term measures are being considered in the review of fisheries policy, which I hope will be completed shortly.
§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will hold immediate consultations with the fishing industry to see what additional contribution the industry can make to saving imports.
§ Mr. Hoy:The contribution the industry can make to saving imports is being taken into account in the current review of fisheries policy and I see no need for separate consultations at this stage.