§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will initiate discussions with other EC fishing nations and the European Commission to ensure a reduction in the European fishing effort in British waters pari passu with that enforced by the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1992.
§ Mr. CurryWorking group discussions on the implementation of the 1993–96 multi-annual guidance programmes are already taking place in Brussels. I assured the House last July that we would not reduce days at sea here unless we are satisfied that other member states are taking effective steps to meet their targets.
§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will suspend the implementation of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1992.