HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 c373W
32. Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the latest position on the renegotiation of the common fisheries policy.

Mr. Hattersley

The Council of Ministers agreed on 27th July to a declaration by member States on the extension of fishing limits to 200 miles. This gives an appropriate framework for consideration of the necessary adaptation of the common fisheries policy which the Government expect to be pursued actively and urgently.