HC Deb 18 October 1973 vol 861 c258W
Mr. David Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average increase in the price of fish on the British retail market since 18th June 1970; how far this has been due to the continuing fishery dispute with Iceland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The average increase from June 1970 to August 1973 was 70 per cent., due not to interference with fishing off Iceland but rather to a continuing decline in catches, especially of cod, by British vessels fishing distant waters generally, combined with lower imports and keenly sustained demand for fish both at home and overseas.

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