HC Deb 15 February 1978 vol 944 cc250-1W
24. Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to meet representatives of the fishing industry.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

My right hon. Friend, together with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food met representatives of the fishing industry on 25th January prior to the last meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers, to discuss their views on the reappraisal of the common fisheries policy. My officials are in close touch with representatives of the industry and my right hon. Friend and I remain ready to meet them whenever circumstances warrant.