HC Deb 05 July 1977 vol 934 c522W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to help the fishing industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alec Jones

I refer the hon. Member to the statements made recently in the House by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland on 29th June and in the debate on 23rd June.— [Vol. 934, c. 445–54; Vol. 933, c. 1866– 74.] They will have demonstrated that the Government's policy for the future of the fishing industry takes into account the needs of the industry in all parts of the United Kingdom, including Wales.