§ Mr. Terry Walkerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the Government's reply to the Expenditure Committee report on the fishing industry will be published.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe Government's reply to this interesting and wide-ranging report is being laid before the House today. As our reply makes clear, we welcome the Expenditure Committee's support for our defence of United Kingdom interests during the negotiations on the European Community common fisheries policy. We are determined to stand out for a settlement which meets this country's essential requirements and provides a satisfactory future for our fishing industry.