§ 22. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to encourage co-operate organisations particularly in agriculture and fishing with a view to our entry into the Common Market.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation, the Herring Industry Board and the White Fish Authority give financial assistance to these organisations. The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society, which also promotes co-operation, is grant-aided by my right hon. Friend's Department.
36. Mr. W. H. K. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials of the Department of Fisheries for Scotland are permanently or temporarily attached to the British negotiating team in Brussels.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithNone is attached permanently, but officials of my right hon.148W Friend's Department have visited Brussels from time to time and will continue to do so as necessary.
§ 42. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek to set up a working party of industrialists, agriculturists and fishing representatives to carry out contingency planning for our entry into the Common Market.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellIt is primarily for industry to undertake its own planning, and there is evidence that this is being done. The Economic Development Committee for Agriculture is also considering the implications of entry: and, as the right hon. Gentleman knows, we have reserved our position on fisheries policy.