HC Deb 02 May 1985 vol 78 c210W
Dr. Godman

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in connection with the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EEC, there are plans to increase the number of people employed in the European Economic Communities fisheries inspectorate.

Mr. MacGregor

The size of this inspectorate is primarily a matter for the European Commission, whose staff the inspectors are. We have impressed upon the Commission the need to ensure that the strength of the inspectorate is adequate to meet the increased demands that will be placed upon it after Spain and Portugal have joined the Community.