§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has any proposals to compensate the inshore fishermen financially for their loss of income due to the European Economic Community cod ban.
§ Mr. GummerNo provision exists for compensation to be paid. However, the hon. Member will now know that we have been able to lift the cod ban with effect from 2 December following a quota swap with the Republic of Ireland.