HC Deb 24 November 1975 vol 901 cc83-4W
Mr. Raymond Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made with the proposals for cross-border studies under EEC auspices.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Irish Republic have now made a joint approach to the Commission for financial support for a study of the communications in the Londonderry and Donegal area and a study to evaluate the potential contribution of the sea fishing industry to the economy of both parts of Ireland.