§ Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the fishing industry about operating costs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopRepresentations have been received from a number of ports and from individuals engaged in fishing. More recently the British Trawlers' Federation submitted a detailed case for the reintroduction of some form of operating subsidy. I cannot add to the reply I gave on 7th November to the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall).—[Vol. 880, c. 1232–1233.]