HC Deb 24 November 1978 vol 958 cc770-1W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what reply he has sent to the director-general of the British Fishing Federation Limited on the need to obtain for the British fishing industry a 50-mile zone within the exclusive control of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Bishop

Since receiving the communication to which my hon. Friend refers, my right hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland have had a full discussion with representatives of the British Fishing Federation and other leaders of the fishing industry about the Government's efforts to negotiate changes in the common fisheries policy.