HC Deb 10 May 1976 vol 911 cc34-5W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish details relating to the United Kingdom negotiations position in respect of the modification of the EEC Common Fisheries Policy as it is expected to affect the coastal waters off Devon and Cornwall; and if the United Kingdom Government support an exclusive zone of 50 miles in these specific waters.

Mr. Bishop

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs said at the meeting of the EEC Council of Ministers held in Luxembourg on 3rd-4th May that an examination of relevant regional factors might justify an exclusive coastal belt of as little as 12 miles or as much as 50 miles in different areas. It would not be in the national interest at present for the Government to reveal their negotiating position in more detail.

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