§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to have fishing policy placed on the agenda for the intergovernmental conference on the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement. [8380]
§ Mr. BaldryThe purpose of the intergovernmental conference is to discuss possible treaty amendments. Improvements are needed to the common fisheries policy but these can be achieved within the present treaty provisions.