HC Deb 19 April 1978 vol 948 cc152-3W
36. Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the latest situation in the fishing industry.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

I have indicated on a previous occasion the industry has had two relatively good years in 1976 and 1977 despite the continuing state of uncertainty as regards fishing opportunities. Its future economic prospects must, of course, depend largely on the outcome of the negotiations for the revision of the common fisheries policy.