§ 42. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on his latest assessment of the effect on the British Fishing Industry of the proposed extension of Icelandic limits, and on the action he is now taking to protect British Industry.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartAbout 45 per cent. of the distant water catch, or nearly 20 per cent. of our total catch is taken in the Iceland area. My right hon. Friend and his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland continue to keep in close touch with the industry on all aspects of the dispute, but it would not be in the public interest to disclose what action might be taken in hypothetical circumstances.