§ 47. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on how many occasions he has had discussions with representatives of the employers and trade unions connected with the fishing industry to ascertain their views on what would be acceptable terms for the fishery industry before the United Kingdom agreed to join the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartMy right hon. Friend is in continual contact with the fishing industry and is meeting representatives of the English inshore fishermen later today. No trade union has indicated to him its interest in the fishery implications of joining the European Economic Community.
§ 48. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he can now give the assurances required by the Cake and Biscuit Alliance and the Food Manufacturers Federation that entry into the Common Market will not be detrimental to the supply of raw materials at present prices or to the long-established manufacturing practices which differ in many significant respects from those 57W within the present European Economic Community countries.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI think there must be some misunderstanding. My right hon. Friend is in close touch with both organisations about questions arising from our application to join the European Economic Community, and neither of them has sought assurances on the points mentioned.