HC Deb 23 June 1978 vol 952 cc340-1W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in forming his policy on the preservation of the whale, what account he takes of the practices and views of foreign Governments in the area.

Mr. Bishop

Her Majesty's Government are represented on the International Whaling Commission and in forming their policy on whaling take account of the views expressed by the other members of the Commission and of the advice given by the Commission's scientific committee.

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