§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will assess the effect which the Danish decison to defer agreement on the common fisheries policy will have on the Scottish fishing industry offshore and onshore; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. John McKayThe continuing uncertainty resulting from lack of agreement on the major aspects of the common fisheries policy causes difficulties for the industry in planning its future operations. My right hon. Friend very much hopes that progress will be made when the Council of Ministers resumes discussions on 21 September.