HC Deb 04 November 1976 vol 918 c668W
20. Mr. Walters

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has in hand negotiations, other than those being carried out by the Commission in Brussels with third world countries, such as Iceland and Norway, for fishing rights and quotas.

Mr. Bishop

No. The Council has agreed that the negotiations should be conducted by the Commission assisted by representatives of member States, and the agreements will be subject to approval by the Council.

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