HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 cc68-9W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated weekly cost to the fishing industry of the current dispute with Iceland.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Catches off Iceland have remained very satisfactory. Losses arise from gear lost or damaged, of which notifications totalling £18,000 have been received since 1st September, and lost fishing time, the effect of which cannot be estimated.