§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of negotiations for Great Britain to join the European Economic Community as they affect the fishing industry.
§ Mr. RipponIn the negotiations with the Communities we have reserved our position on their common fisheries policy. Certain important aspects of this policy remain to be agreed. We are currently engaged in assessing how the policy as a whole will affect the British fishing industry.