§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will institute a redundancy or severance pay scheme for discharged fishermen either through aid from European Community funds or through national funds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe Government intend to consult the fishing industry before detailed decisions are taken on the form which measures for restructuring the United Kingdom fishing fleet should take, including the issue of redundancy payment.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received for a pension to be paid to retired fishermen who are in possession of a valid discharge book; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe issue of payments for fishermen who have been made redundant has been raised with me on several occasions.