HC Deb 21 April 1977 vol 930 c121W
23. Mr. Bowden

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken to protect important fish breeding grounds off the South Coast of England.

Mr. Bishop

The interim conservation measures taken by the Community in February, on the initiative of the United Kingdom, together with the reductions in catching opportunities of non-member countries within our fisheries limits, represent a significant step towards the protection of resources.