HC Deb 06 February 1997 vol 289 c715W
18. Mr. Wilkinson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the impact of the enlargement of the European Union on the common fisheries policy. [13122]

Mr. Baldry

Negotiations for the further enlargement of the European Union are not scheduled to start until after the conclusions of the intergovernmental conference. The possible impact of enlargement on the common fisheries policy will depend on the accession terms proposed, which will be discussed in full with the UK industry before the Government determine their fisheries objectives for the negotiations.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next proposes to meet the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss the common fisheries policy. [13120]

Mr. Baldry

I plan next to meet the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss the common fisheries policy on 25 February.