HC Deb 01 December 1983 vol 49 c561W
26. Mr. Randall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the reply of the Under-Secretary of State on 11 July, Official Report, c. 215, what progress has been made in discussions with the Isle of Man Government about the extension of fishing limits.

Mr. Brittan

I have heard at first hard the concern of the Isle of Man Government about the difficulties faced by their fishermen due to the apparent decline in fish stocks and noted their wish to have extended fisheries jurisdiction. It has been agreed to examine as a matter of urgency whether further non-discriminatory conservation measures are necessary.

45. Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration the Manx authorities have offered Her Majesty's Government in return for any agreement to extend the Manx fishery control limits.

Mr. Brittan

Discussions are not yet sufficiently advanced for such a possibility to be considered.