§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what additional support at sea he plans for the deep-water fishing fleet off Iceland in the coming winter following the decision of the Icelandic Government to extend its fishing limits by 50 miles after 1st September; and, in particular, what further facilities he plans for medical assistance, facilities for repair of vessels at sea and additional meteorological advice.
§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will send the "Miranda" to Icelandic fishing waters after 1st September for the purpose of providing support services for British fishing trawlers, in particular to give the catching fleet help with medical facilities and meteorological information.
§ Mr. NobleThe trawler support ship "Miranda" will be on station in Icelandic waters in the coming winter with the same facilities as last season. Other possible measures arising out of the Icelandic fishing limits extension are under consideration.
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§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he proposes to take to sustain employment levels in fishing ports affected by the Icelandic Government decision to extend their fishing limits.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe ports which might be directly affected are all within assisted areas. If the hon. Member's apprehensions were to prove correct, firms would be able to apply for the assistance proposed in the Industry Bill to provide alternative employment.