HC Deb 20 December 1976 vol 923 cc44-5W
Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the EEC negotiations with Iceland over fishing limits.

Dr. Owen

Formal negotiations between the Community and Iceland on a long term fisheries agreement opened on 16th December. The Community's objective is to secure also an interim agreement which will permit an early resumption of our fishing.