HC Deb 16 March 1989 vol 149 c345W
37. Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has for reducing the scale of fish discards by fishing vessels in British waters.

Mr. Donald Thompson

We are actively discussing with our fish industry and in the Community possible measures which are practicable and do not have unwanted consequences to increase the conservation of fish stocks in the North sea, including reducing discards.