§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement listing the public money his Department has invested in all aspects of the fishing industry; and what range of services has been covered, in the constituency of Waveney for the past 10 years; and how much he expects to contribute over the next three years.
§ Mr. CurryThe Ministry's departmental report— Cm. 1503—shows that estimated expenditure on support for the fishing industry in 1990–91 was £19 million and that this is planned to increase to £20 million in 1993–94. In addition, the Department carries out research and other scientific work in relation to marine fisheries: this cost some £7 million in 1990–91. Details of expenditure in the fishing industry in individual constituencies are not available.